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Jakob Ingebrigtsen Smashes Mile World Record at World Athletics Indoor Tour

Norwegian middle-distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen has set a new world record in the indoor mile, clocking an impressive 3:45.14 at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Liévin, France, on February 13, 2025. This remarkable feat surpasses the previous record of 3:46.63, established by American Yared Nuguse just five days earlier at the Millrose Games in New York.  

Ingebrigtsen’s performance was historic not only for breaking the mile record but also for setting a new world indoor 1,500 meters record. He passed the 1,500-meter mark in 3:29.63, shaving nearly a second off his own previous record of 3:30.60, which he set on the same track in 2022.  

After the race, the 24-year-old expressed his elation, stating, “It feels amazing. This is what happens in Liévin. I’m a very happy man. You have to be focused for the whole race. It’s tough, but it’s worth it.”  

Ingebrigtsen’s achievement underscores his dominance in middle-distance running and sets a high standard for competitors in the upcoming season.