Norway is held for Gjert Ingebrigtsen’s methods of breeding.
Gjert Ingebrigtsen has denied the charges against him. Archive picture. EPA / AOP
The father of the Norwegian athletics superstars, the father of the Ingebrigtsen brothers Gjert Ingebrigtsen Got a speech on Monday.
On Monday, Gjert Ingebrigtsen will respond to serious charges he has been presented by his own children.
Jakob, Philip and Henrik Ingebrigtsen talked about For Norwegian VG in 2023that their father raised them violently.
– We were raised by a father who has been very aggressive and controlled. He used physical violence and intimidation as part of education. We still have an edition and fear that has been present since our childhood, the brothers said in the interview.
The Norwegian police began an investigation into the incident. Towards the end of 2024, the accusation of Jakob Ingebrigtsen and the youngest sister was prosecuted against his father-in-law.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen is a superstar for athletics. He has won, among other things, two endurance runs and two world championships in his career.
Tears
Gjert Ingebrigtsen arrived on Monday to justice According to Dagbladet Obviously nervous. In the courtroom, he reserved tears as he gave his opinion.
Gjert Ingebrigtsen says he has lived a difficult childhood and became a father at a very young age.
– I wasn’t ready for the role of my father, he admitted according to the magazine.
Gjert Ingebrigtsen says he just wanted to protect his family. He did not admit that he was guilty of the practices he was accused of.
This did not surprise the children’s lawyer Mette Yvonne Larsen.
– Children call him gjert, not the father. They did not have very high expectations for the session. It was to be expected that he will tell about the events of a different version.
One of the most important proof of the trial is the NRK documentary series from the Ingebrigtsen family. In the opening episode of the series, Gjert Ingebrigtsen commented on his relationship with his athletic sons in a way that the prosecutor considers to support allegations of physical violence and intimidation.
– I wouldn’t want to be an angry man, but above all a father. But if an angry man helps them achieve their dreams, then I can be angry.