Jakob Ingebrigtsen lashes out at 'moron' Josh Kerr in explosive new rant

Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr’s war of words has reignited after the Norwegian star called the British world champion a “moron” in a new documentary series.

Their heated rivalry appeared to thaw after both were beaten by American Cole Hocker at last month’s Olympic Games, with Ingebrigtsen acknowledging the qualities of both Kerr and the surprise gold medallist afterwards.

But these latest remarks are set to ensure their tete-a-tete continues into next season.

Ingebrigtsen made the dig in episode four of “Born to Run”, an Amazon Prime series following him and his elder siblings throughout 2024 - although the scene was recorded earlier in the season, at May’s Prefontaine Classic.

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Kerr and Ingebrigtsen have been firing verbal shots at each other since the former kicked home to win the world championship - leading the Norwegian to bitterly describe the Edinburgh man as “just the next guy.”

That led to Kerr firing back at Ingebrigtsen, questioning his sense of entitlement with both subsequently exchanging playground insults at each other through various means.

But when asked about the genesis of the rivalry in "Born to Run," Ingebrigtsen said: "The problem with the rivalry is that it's not created by the media. It's only been created by that moron because he began trash-talking me."

The Paris Games seemed to have signalled a change in tune from Ingebrigtsen. Although in early September, Kerr awkwardly sidestepped an opportunity to praise Ingebrigtsen ahead of a meeting in Zurich – by hailing his nemesis’ fashion.

Ingebrigtsen praised Kerr’s ability to always perform on the big stage when asked to name one thing they admire about each other but the Scot would simply not be drawn.

“His dress sense I would probably say is his best quality,” Kerr said. “That would be number one.”

The Olympic silver medallist’s answer brought puzzled looks – including from Ingebrigtsen – before the Norwegian responded with a dose of newfound modesty.

After being reduced to fourth place in Paris last month – before coasting to 5000m gold – he has appeared to have taken on a more humble approach following almost two years of back and forth with Kerr.

“His performance is 100 per cent when it matters,” Ingebrigtsen said. “That’s important and Josh has been doing that since at least Tokyo. Being able to make your best race when it really matters is important.”

Yet his barb in the documentary, with four more episodes to be released over the coming weeks, means hostilities are set to resume in 2025.

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