Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen delivered a stunning performance at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field, securing his second Diamond League title of the weekend in a thrilling 3000m race. In a gripping finish, Ingebrigtsen leaned at the tape, giving every ounce of energy he had left to secure victory in an astonishing time of 7:23.63. This remarkable feat not only broke the Diamond League record but also toppled Eliud Kipchoge's meet record of 7:35.44, which had stood since 2005, and narrowly edged the European record of 7:24.00.
The race had all the makings of a showdown between Ingebrigtsen, who had already claimed victory in the Bowerman Mile the previous day, and Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha, a two-time indoor world champion at this distance, and it lived up to expectations.
Ingebrigtsen crossed the bell lap in 6:29, closely pursued by Kejelcha. With 200 meters to go, Kejelcha pulled up on Ingebrigtsen's shoulder, setting the stage for a fierce battle down the homestretch. In a strategic move, the Norwegian attempted to keep Kejelcha at bay by forcing him to the outside, glancing over his right shoulder three times in the final 25 meters. Despite the intense competition, Ingebrigtsen held his ground, securing a thrilling victory by a mere one-hundredth of a second, with Kejelcha setting a new Ethiopian national record of 7:23.64.
This epic 3000m duel showcased the sheer determination and racing prowess of these two exceptional athletes, making it a memorable moment in track and field history.
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