Ingebrigtsen sorry for calling 1500m rivals ‘losers’ but maintains Hocker ‘acted cowardly’
Norwegian middle‑distance star Jakob Ingebrigtsen issued a partial apology after the Diamond League 1500m final, where he had referred to his competitors as “losers” and “a bunch of cowards.” While expressing regret for the language, he continued to assert that rival Hocker’s tactics were cowardly, defending his earlier criticism. His remarks sparked debate across the athletics community.