Jakob Ingebrigtsen Shatters 3,000 Metres World Record

Norwegian runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen set a new world record in the 3,000 metres event at the Silesia Diamond League meet, clocking in at seven minutes 17.55 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by Daniel Komen since 1996.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 25-08-2024 20:18 IST | Created: 25-08-2024 20:18 IST
Jakob Ingebrigtsen Shatters 3,000 Metres World Record
Jakob Ingebrigtsen

Norwegian athlete Jakob Ingebrigtsen made history by breaking the 3,000 metres world record at the Silesia Diamond League meet on Sunday.

The new record time of seven minutes 17.55 seconds beat the long-standing record of Daniel Komen of Kenya, which was set in 1996, by more than three seconds.

This achievement marks a significant milestone in Ingebrigtsen's career and the world of athletics.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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