Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Wife Speaks Out: Criticism of Coach and Athlete Discrimination Claims
Oslo, norway - Elisabeth Asserson Ingebrigtsen, wife of norwegian running star Jakob Ingebrigtsen, has publicly criticized both her father-in-law, coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen, and athlete José Carlos Pinto in a lengthy Instagram post.The outburst stems from Pinto’s claims of discrimination following the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
Pinto, a Portuguese runner coached by Gjert Ingebrigtsen, voiced his frustration after the 1500m final, alleging he felt discriminated against as Gjert was denied coach accreditation for the event. He reiterated these feelings on Monday night, sparking a strong reaction from Elisabeth Ingebrigtsen.
“Yesterday I have to read that a Portuguese athlete feels discriminated against as Gjert does not get accreditation, I feel a huge frustration and an anger I can’t hold in,” Asserson Ingebrigtsen wrote in her post, shared alongside a family photo featuring herself, Jakob, and their daughter Filippa.
The post signals a growing tension within the Ingebrigtsen camp, and suggests Elisabeth is no longer willing to remain silent on the issue. While the full context of her statement is unfolding on social media, it’s clear the situation has ignited a public debate.
Notably, Pinto later posted on Instagram thanking
