"Jakob Ingebrigtsen is fully back from injury"; "What a dominant performance"- Fans react as the Norwegian athlete clocks fastest 1500m since 2015

Jakob Ingebrigtsen produced a sensational 1500m performance at the Monaco Diamond League. The Norwegian clocked the fastest 1500m since 2015 to win the event as he gears up for the Paris Olympics.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen skipped the entire Indoor season of 2024 as he was recovering from a knee injury. The Norwegian athlete made his season debut at the Prefontaine Classic 2024 where he went head-to-head against arch-rival Josh Kerr. Ingebrigtsen lost to Kerr in the famous " Bowerman Mile" to take the second position in his season opener.

Despite finishing second, Ingebrigtsen was very confident of improving his performances as the season progressed. Weeks before the Paris Olympics, he contested in the 1500m at the Monaco Diamond League and clocked 3:26.73, the fastest time ever recorded in the event since 2015.

This blistering performance took the track world by storm and raised the anticipation among fans for the upcoming Paris Olympics as athletes were pushing the limits of the sport. Fans took to X to express their thoughts on the incredible performance ahead of the Paris Olympics.

"He’s fully back from injury. Clearly, the reigning Olympic champion is the man to beat in the 1500m in Paris,"wrote a fan.

"What a dominant performance. The 1500m is 🔥🔥🔥," wrote another fan.

" If the track in Paris is fast, Ingebrigsten could have a shot at taking down one of the longest-standing men's track world records. Hicham El Guerrouj ran 3:26.00 in 1998, and the only other runners to get under 3:27 - ever - are Lagat and Kiprop, two absolute legends," another fan tweeted.

Here are some more fan reactions :

"I’m worried about the field in a fast race in Paris. I don’t see the field hanging with him. Plus he’s a new Dad running for his good luck charm," a fan tweeted.

"Jakob ain't messing around when it comes to the big show," another fan chimed in.

" Jakob had sooooo much in the tank on that final 100," wrote another fan.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen opens up on his mindset ahead of the Paris Olympics

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen will be returning to the Olympics in a quest to defend his 1500m. Even though he is challenged by one of his biggest rivals,Josh Kerr for the title, the Norwegian athlete excluded great confidence as he heads to the Quadrennial Games.

He spoke to Insidethegames about his mindset as he is headed to the prestigious event.

"I never go into a race thinking about the things that I've done before. Winning is something that I'm always going to chase. It's always a great feeling crossing the finish first, especially in a tight race with great competitors," he said.

The Paris Olympics will feature one of the most thrilling 1500m races of the year with both Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr pushing the limits of the event for the Ultimate crown.