COROS Wearables Expands Collaboration with Olympic Champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Latst updated March 12, 2025 – COROS Wearables, a leading manufacturer of GPS sports watches, is strengthening its partnership with Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen. The Norwegian running sensation has continued to dominate middle- and long-distance events, and COROS technology plays an increasingly significant role in his training and performance analysis.
For further insights, read the blog post Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Training Insights.
Optimizing Performance with COROS
Jakob Ingebrigtsen is constantly seeking new ways to push his limits. His partnership with COROS allows him to fine-tune every aspect of his training with cutting-edge data analysis.
“I’ve reached a level where marginal gains make the difference between gold and silver. With COROS, I get access to detailed performance metrics that help me refine my training and maximize my potential,” says Ingebrigtsen.
During training, Jakob utilizes the COROS PACE 3 watch alongside the COROS Heart Rate Monitor. Additionally, he leverages the COROS Training Hub to analyze performance trends and optimize his workload.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen: A Running Phenomenon
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has consistently impressed the running world, building upon his achievements and constantly setting new goals. His dedication, competitive spirit, and innovative approach to training have made him one of the greatest middle-distance runners in history.
This is Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Successful runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen from Norway has continued to impress the running world, through his close collaboration with brothers Henrik Ingebrigtsen and Filip Ingebrigtsen.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has already won gold medals and set world records, but now he is aiming for even greater heights in Paris.
Jakob's desire to surpass his older brothers' successes has been a strong driving force for him since childhood. He didn't just want to be better than Henrik and Filip, Jakob wanted to be the best in the world and the fastest runner of all time. It is this strong competitive instinct and passion to be the best that continues to drive Jakob towards new challenges.
Jakob's collaboration with Henrik and Filip has played an important role in his success. They have trained together and challenged each other to continue improving. This close relationship and their shared passion for running have helped Jakob explore the limits of what the human body can achieve.
Here is a table with basic information about Jakob Ingebrigtsen, one of COROS athletes:
Category Information
Full name Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Date of birth September 19, 2000
Age 24 years (as of October 2024)
Place of birth Sandnes, Norway
Nationality Norwegian
Marital status Married to Elisabeth Asserson
Children One daughter, born 2023
Height 186 cm
Weight Approximately 69 kg
Profession Middle distance runner, long distance runner
Personal records 1500 meters: 3:27.95 (2023), 5000 meters: 12:48.45 (2023)
Known for Olympic gold medalist in 1500 meters (Tokyo 2020) and multiple World Championship medals
Team/sponsors COROS, Nike
Coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen (former coach, his father)
To continue his quest to rewrite the record books, Jakob has started using COROS performance data in his training. He carefully analyzes every aspect of his performance to maximize his potential. By using COROS technology, Jakob can ensure that he gets the most out of his training and prepares for upcoming important competitions.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen is no stranger to success, and his hard work and determination have already led him to great victories. With his brothers and his focus on using performance data in his training, Jakob is ready to take on new challenges and continue to impress the running world.
This is Jakob Ingebrigtsen
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jakob Ingebrigtsen |
| Date of birth | September 19, 2000 |
| Age | 24 years (as of 2024) |
| Place of birth | Sandnes, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Marital status | Married to Elisabeth Asserson |
| Children | One daughter, born 2023 |
| Height | 186 cm |
| Weight | Approximately 69 kg |
| Profession | Middle-distance and long-distance runner |
| Team/sponsors | COROS, Nike |
| Coach | Gjert Ingebrigtsen (former coach, father) |
Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Major Achievements
| Year | Event | Discipline | Result |
| 2021 | Tokyo Olympics | 1500m | Gold Medal |
| 2022 | World Championships (Eugene) | 5000m | Gold Medal |
| 2022 | European Championships (Munich) | 1500m | Gold Medal |
| 2022 | European Championships (Munich) | 5000m | Gold Medal |
| 2023 | World Championships (Budapest) | 1500m | Silver Medal |
| 2023 | World Championships (Budapest) | 5000m | Gold Medal |
| 2023 | Diamond League Final (Eugene) | 3000m | Winner (7:23.63, European record) |
| 2023 | Diamond League Final (Eugene) | 1500m | Winner |
| 2024 | European Championships (Rome) | 1500m | Gold Medal |
| 2024 | European Championships (Rome) | 5000m | Gold Medal |
| 2024 | Olympic Games (Paris) | 5000m | Gold Medal |
| 2024 | Olympic Games (Paris) | 1500m | 4th Place |
Jakob Ingebrigtsens Record-Breaking Performances
| Distance | Record Time | Date | Event |
| 1500m | 3:27.95 | 2023 | Diamond League |
| 2000m | 4:43.13 (World Record) | 2023 | Memorial Van Damme |
| 3000m | 7:23.63 (European Record) | 2023 | Diamond League Final |
| 5000m | 12:48.45 | 2023 | Diamond League |
Jakob Ingebrigtsen wants to take his career to the next level by focusing on strategic improvements that can result in big differences on the podium. By partnering with COROS, he will implement new training data and analytics through COROS technology. “I’ve reached a point in my career where I need to work on all the little details…I’m at such a high level that small changes for the better can mean big improvements. With the data I’m collecting, I think I can have some marginal gains, which is exactly what I need for the future,” Ingebrigtsen said in a recent interview.
During his training, Ingebrigtsen will use the COROS PACE 3 watch and also the COROS Heart Rate Monitor. He will also use the COROS Training Hub to analyze and monitor his metrics.
“We look forward to working with Jakob on the insights his training can provide about performance,” says Derek Dalzell, COROS Head of Consumer Education and Athlete Management. “As we learn from Jakob, it will open up new opportunities for runners globally who also want to improve.”
Together, Jakob and COROS will continue to push the boundaries of what is physically possible. “As I strive to improve all the time, new insights come from having data with everything I do. Together with COROS, and understanding how to best use metrics, we can improve the use and analysis of data for performance.”
Recent and Upcoming Competitions for Ingebrigtsen
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has had an eventful 2024 and is gearing up for a packed 2025 competition calendar. His ambition remains to dominate both middle- and long-distance events.
Recent Key Performances (2024)
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European Championships (Rome, August 2024): Gold medals in both 1500m and 5000m.
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Olympic Games (Paris, July-August 2024): Gold medal in 5000m, fourth place in 1500m.
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Diamond League Final (Zurich, September 2024): Victory in 1500m and 3000m.
Upcoming Competitions (2025)
| Date | Competition | Location |
| March 5-8 | European Indoor Championships | Apeldoorn, Netherlands |
| March 21-23 | World Indoor Athletics Championships | Nanjing, China |
| April 26 | Diamond League Opener | Xiamen, China |
| May 3 | Diamond League | Shanghai/Suzhou, China |
| May 16 | Diamond League | Doha, Qatar |
| May 25 | Diamond League | Rabat, Morocco |
| June 6 | Diamond League | Rome, Italy |
| June 12 | Diamond League | Oslo, Norway |
| June 15 | Diamond League | Stockholm, Sweden |
| June 20 | Diamond League | Paris, France |
| July 5 | Diamond League | Eugene, USA |
| July 11 | Diamond League | Monaco |
| July 19 | Diamond League | London, UK |
| August 16 | Diamond League | Silesia, Poland |
| August 20 | Diamond League | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| August 22 | Diamond League | Brussels, Belgium |
| August 27-28 | Diamond League Final | Zurich, Switzerland |
| September 13-21 | World Athletics Championships | Tokyo, Japan |
Upcoming calendar:
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has an exciting competition calendar ahead of him for the end of 2024 and 2025. Here is a summary of upcoming events:
Upcoming competitions for Jakob Ingebrigtsen 2025
2025
March 5-8: 2025 European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands.
March 21-23: 2025 World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China.
April 26: Diamond League opens in Xiamen, China.
May 3: Second Diamond League competition in Shanghai/Suzhou, China.
May 16: Doha, Qatar.
May 25: Rabat, Morocco.
June 6: Rome, Italy.
June 12: Oslo, Norway.
June 15: Stockholm, Sweden.
June 20: Paris, France.
July 5: Eugene, USA.
July 11: Monaco.
July 19: London, UK.
August 16: Silesia, Poland.
August 20: Lausanne, Switzerland.
August 22: Brussels, Belgium.
August 27-28: Diamond League Final in Zurich, Switzerland.
World Championships
September 13-21: 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, where he is expected to compete in several events.
Ingebrigtsen has shown great focus on competing in multiple distances, including the 1500 meters and 3000 meters, with ambitions to set records in various disciplines. Given his past successes, it will be exciting to see how he performs in the upcoming competitions.
In addition to these major competitions, Jakob also participates in national championships and possible training camps. He is known for his hard training and strong psyche to constantly improve his performances.
