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Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the reigning men's 1500m Olympic champion from Norway, is getting ready to defend his title in the French capital on Wednesday, August 7, where his rivalry with the Scottish sensation Josh Kerr will be on display once again.
Ingebrigtsen is one of the most decorated milers in the world, with two World Championships and three Diamond League titles under his belt.
His personal life is just as fulfilling as his professional endeavors, as he is happily married to Elisabeth Asserson, who has had the track icon's back through thick and thin. She is one of the most popular social media stars in Norway, amassing hundreds of thousands of followers across her various social media platforms.
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When did Jakob Ingebrigtsen meet his wife?
The 23-year-old runner first met Elisabeth Asserson, the love of his life, when he was sixteen, and their love only grew with the passage of time. After dating for a number of years, the two got engaged in 2021.
When did the couple get married?
Two years after getting engaged, Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Elisabeth Asserson tied the knot on September 23, 2023. The wedding was an extremely private affair, with only ten guests present. On his special day, Ingebrigtsen's brothers Henrik, Filip, and Kristoffer served as the groomsmen.
The wedding vows were taken at the Bragernes Church in Drammen, which is approximately 400 km away from the Olympian's hometown of Sandnes. The church was Asserson's choice as one of her grandmothers was from Drammen.
The couple welcomed their first baby in June 2024
Elisabeth Asserson and Jakob Ingebrigtsen, through a joint Instagram post in February 2024, announced that they were expecting a baby. The couple extended their family after welcoming their first baby girl, Filippa, on June 25, 2024. Taking to his Instagram handle, Ingebrigtsen wrote:
"Say hello to the newest member of the Asserson-Ingebrigtsen family! Filippa, born 25.06.2024. Everything is perfect with both mom and daughter. We are very proud."
What is Elisabeth Asserson's profession?
As mentioned earlier, Elisabeth Asserson is one of the most famous faces in Norway's social media world. She has garnered more than 145,000 followers on Instagram, and over 48,000 followers and 1.6 million likes on TikTok. She mostly posts content related to beauty, fashion, and lifestyle, and has collaborated with major brands like Oral B and Vichy Laboratoires. The couple are also parents to two beautiful pet dogs, named Maximus and Jupiter.
