Overview

• Jakob Ingebrigtsen testified in the District Court of Sør-Rogaland, describing a childhood shaped by fear, control, and manipulation by his father, Gjert Ingebrigtsen.
• The athlete detailed specific incidents of abuse, including being kicked in the stomach and hit on the head, which Gjert denies.
• Gjert Ingebrigtsen faces charges of physical and psychological abuse against two of his children, including Jakob and his 18-year-old daughter.
• The trial, which began in March 2025, is expected to continue until mid-May, with Jakob’s younger sister set to testify in the coming days.
• The allegations have sparked broader discussions on the pressures of elite sports and the dynamics of family coaching relationships.