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Ingebrigtsen sorry for calling 1500m rivals ‘losers’ but maintains Hocker ‘acted cowardly’

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Double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen has issued a partial apology following his post-race remarks at the Diamond League 1500m final, where he previously labeled his competitors as “losers” and a “bunch of cowards.” While retracting the “losers” comment, Ingebrigtsen maintained his criticism of American runner Cole Hocker, asserting that Hocker acted in a cowardly manner during the event.

The athlete confirmed that he and Hocker have since discussed the matter privately following the race. The incident follows a period of heightened tension in the men’s 1500m field, highlighting the ongoing rivalry between the competitors after the Diamond League final.

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