Jakob Ingebrigtsen is celebrated by the historical silver: "He never stops the surprise

Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the 1500th silver medal of the 1500 U20 World Cup in Tampere, Finland. This is a unique achievement in Norwegian athletics. For the first time, a Norwegian was on the podium at a Junior World Cup event.

Kenyan George Manangoi became too strong at the attack and took the gold medal with the time of 3.41.71. Ingebrigtsen obtained 3.41.89. Kenyan Justus Soget won bronze.

– You may have been even more impressed, but Jacob has been showing so much for so long now. It's just to get rid of the hat, "says Bislett-General and former European Champion Steinar Hoen

– He never stops surprising. It is difficult to translate the performance of today at the highest level, but the Ethiopian Samuel Tefera, gone to the race (now number five, journalist.), Won the senior world cup inside. That's fine, regardless of age, says NRK sports commentator, Jann Post

– Strong towards the end

Experts believe that Sandnes, 17, has shown strength huge during the race in Finland

. very strong. It only shows what talent Jakob is, and it is not embarrassing to be beaten by Manangoi. He's an upcoming runner, says Hoen.

"There is no doubt that it is a very good achievement, it hit a couple of boys with a personal best far better than him.It's only three or four runners in the world who are sure to succeed, "said Post.

Ingebrigtsen had to run a lot outside and therefore made a heavier trip to the goals than other competitors

. day and he ran a lot in track two but was still in a good position. Jacob could always react if someone did something, says Jann Post.

– Jacob was very strong at the end. It was positioned so that there was a lot of running outside, and it cost a lot. Steinar Hoen says: "He ran a little longer than the others"

– Take great strides

At the previous U20 World Cup, like the 15th, Jakob Ingebrigtsen became number nine at 1500 meters. Both athletes say 17-year-olds are constantly evolving.

– He shows for the last two years that he has made great progress tactically and physically. The closing today was very good. Manangoi was only slightly better, says Post.

– It's just to get rid of the hat. He will probably lead many senior runners in the coming years, perhaps with the brothers. Then we'll see what it's done. Jann Post believes that the 17-year-old talent is best handled by coach Gjert and the brothers Filip and Henrik.

– Jacob improves day by day. The future looks very bright. It is clear that they are doing a very solid job with him. If you manage to keep Jacob hurt, then there is no reason why he is not the best in the world. As a talent, he is one of the greatest in Norway across all ages, says the NRK commentator.