Gjert Ingebrigtsen: "Cheruyiot will never beat Jakob again"

Never say never.

ludology2500 wrote:

Pretty classless. I like Jakob, but Gjert is an insufferable blowhard.

Come on he is no LaVar Ball

3758kk wrote:

Aaleby wrote:

Thx 😉 Its all true tho. Not your quote, but Jakob slowing down.

You're welcome.

Google "Norwegians arrogance" and it may open your eyes.

And Jakob slowed down for a fraction of a second and then even made an effort to dip at the line.

Get some new glasses, I suggest.

The term a Norwegian girlfriend of mine used was "Norwegians sensibility". When used in conversation it meant no further comment allowed. When describing something it meant it was perfect (looked like something from Norway).

Inkotabulation wrote:

ludology2500 wrote:

Pretty classless. I like Jakob, but Gjert is an insufferable blowhard.

Come on he is no LaVar Ball

Daddy is working on it. The line of clothing is soon to follow. You'll be able to buy "Inge" shorts, singlets, spikes, coffee mugs, and bobbleheads soon. And you will be able to order Gjert's special raindeer milk delivered to your front door.

Kobbs Hessler wrote:

All you fatherless hobby joggers can stfu. Gjert and Jakob are the best father-son combo since Peter and Seb. Jakob has at least 3 more Olympic Games in him and will be the favorite at all. Sit back, watch, learn, and be thankful that we get to witness this level of greatness.

This

Perhaps Gjert is just a little biased.

HAW HAW! Dream on. Tim will crush Jakob. Hocker too.

It was not a polite statement by norwegian standards or any other standard. t's not the Right Thing to say. He just speaks his mind.

At least he is not boring.

Now we know where Jakob ingerpricksten got his cockiness from. The word Never belongs to God

Jake S wrote:

Gjert seems a bit of a bellend . . .

Interesting Briticism. Preceded by the phrase "a bit of," it implies that there is a range of dickheadedness.

There are always something which misses in the translation. Gjert is from far north in Norway and they are kinda clear speaking, also comparing to other parts of Norway. Watching that interview I don’t believe it is arrogance, it is rather plain relief, happiness and a father which believe in his son. But I agree it doesn’t translate well.

Kobbs Hessler wrote:

Gjert and Jakob are the best father-son combo since Peter and Seb.

Maybe. But a glaring difference is that Peter Coe had too much class to talk trash about Seb's competitors.

Kobbs Hessler wrote:

All you fatherless hobby joggers can stfu. Gjert and Jakob are the best father-son combo since Peter and Seb. Jakob has at least 3 more Olympic Games in him and will be the favorite at all. Sit back, watch, learn, and be thankful that we get to witness this level of greatness.

Totally agree. You would think people are used to Jakob lighting it up. He runs super fast at every distance 1500 to 5k. About 5 years away from his prime (scary!). If he's in the race, don't bet against him !

Out of Context wrote:

Come on, Gjert was crying in a corner right before being asked by the reporter, emotions all over the place. Besides the Ingebrigtsens are part of a "reactionary movement" against the traditional Janteloven:

https://www.lifeinnorway.net/what-exactly-is-janteloven/

. It's hard to explain for non-scandinavians but in recent years it's been a trend with somewhat cocky celebrations and showing confidence. So I don't take it too seriously when Jakob shouted "det var lett" ("that was easy") into the camera. For the other norwegians here: I half expected him to shout barneløp :)

Warholm trying to rip up his speedsuit like he's the hulk but only breaking the zipper was too funny

Aaleby wrote:

3758kk wrote:

You're welcome.

Google "Norwegians arrogance" and it may open your eyes.

Nothing wrong with my eyes. Our former prime minister, Gro Harlem Brundtland, once said it (back in the nineties); "It is typically Norwegian to be good"

And Jakob slowed down for a fraction of a second and then even made an effort to dip at the line.

Get some new glasses, I suggest.

Its like Warholm with and without the fight against Benjamin. Jakob wasnt in the danger zone and you could see how controlled it was. The time would have been significant better if Tim had been right behind in the end.

Å herregud mann, hold kjeft! Det Brundtland sa er så jævlig kleint, hvis sånne som deg fortsetter å uttale seg på nordmenns vegne kommer vi til å bli sett på som like arrogante som franskmennene etterhvert. Kjempefint at man er stolt av Jakobs prestasjon men la Gjert ta seg av de bombastiske uttalelsene.

Curious_Cat wrote:

Jakob is clearly a generational talent, but his father had better shut up.

These posts are why I don't come to letsrun anymore. So much bitterness, and weird takes. Father builds up rivalry AFTER son wins Olympic Gold. He's got a right to now. Just chill your nutz in some ice water. It's okay to build up hype, and a rivalry.

Wow them Norwegians really are pretty far up their own a55.

Simply put. “never say never”. It will bite you in the butt every time. For you on here that buy into the fact that Jacob will never lose to Tim again. You simply just don’t learn. It was a great race between a field of great milers/1500 meter runners. Why can’t we just appreciate the fact that we were all treated to a great Olympic final. And not a slow pace with a 50 second last lap for a 3:50. I love Centro and I’m not picking on him. I just know what kind of race I appreciate most. I lived in Eugene for many many years. And it’s always Pre this and Pre that. But the best University of runner I ever saw there was Cruz. Without a doubt. Anyways we should be thankful for getting to see a great race. I will be glad to not be getting up at Three am to watch the Athletics live. I know that.

Aaleby wrote:

Just find the premise laughable. To label the people of a whole country. Its like me believing most from the USA to be stupid and uneducated. In norway we have janteloven. Almost like a controll mechanism in the society. And no. Its not typical Norwegian to be arrogant. Not at all.

Ignore him. He's mad Jakob won and decided to take it out on a Norwegian on the internet, in addition to insulting an entire nation of people. Must be a great fellow.