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Gjert Ingebrigtsen Faces Trial Over Domestic Abuse Allegations

The father and former coach of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen pleads not guilty in a case involving alleged abuse spanning 14 years.

Defense lawyer John Christian Elden arrives at the South Rogaland District Court to hear the criminal case against Gjert Arne Ingebrigtsen, former coach and father of the famous runners Jakob and Ingrid Ingebrigtsen, in Sandnes, Norway, March 24, 2025. The charges include repeated abuse of the children over several years, including physical violence, threats and psychological abuse. NTB/Lise Aserud/via REUTERS
Defense lawyer John Christian Elden arrives at the South-Rogaland District Court to hear the criminal case against Gjert Arne Ingebrigtsen, former coach and father of the famous runners Jakob and Ingrid Ingebrigtsen, in Sandnes, Norway, March 24, 2025. The charges include repeated abuse of the children over several years, including physical violence, threats and psychological abuse. NTB/Lise Aserud/via REUTERS
Prosecutor Angjerd Kvernenes attends the hearing of a criminal case against Gjert Ingebrigtsen, former coach and father of Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his sister, at South Rogaland District Court in Sandnes, Norway, March 24, 2025. The charges include repeated abuse of the children over several years, including physical violence, threats and psychological abuse. NTB/Lise Aserud/via REUTERS
Norway's Henrik, Jakob and Filip Ingebrigtsen in 2018 accused their father Gjert of abuse

Overview

  • Gjert Ingebrigtsen is accused of physical violence, threats, and maltreatment against his son Jakob and daughter Ingrid between 2008 and 2022.
  • The trial began on March 24, 2025, in Sandnes District Court, with Gjert denying all charges and facing up to six years in prison if convicted.
  • Jakob Ingebrigtsen, fresh from winning two gold medals at the World Indoor Championships, is set to testify on March 25-26, 2025.
  • The allegations, first made public by Jakob and his brothers in a 2023 op-ed, have drawn significant attention due to the family's prominence in athletics and media.
  • The trial is expected to run until May 16, 2025, with testimony from family members and Gjert's current trainee, Jakob's rival Narve Gilje Nordas.