Ingebrigtsen and Hocker Eye Redemption in 5,000m Final

Jacob Ingebrigtsen and Cole Hocker have secured their spots in the 5,000 meters final after a week of trials and tribulations in shorter distances. The two athletes are hopeful of compensating for the earlier disappointments in the 1,500 meters races.

Ingebrigtsen, who has faced hurdles due to an Achilles injury, encountered a challenging road to recovery. Despite not being in his best form, he managed to clinch the last qualifying spot in his heat. "I gave my all but I'm not myself," he admitted, underscoring the uphill battle he's faced on the track.

Meanwhile, Hocker, reflecting on his disqualification in the 1,500m semis, showed restraint this time, opting for a timely switch to lane three to secure qualification. The final day of competition on Sunday promises intense action as these athletes, along with Grant Fisher and Jimmy Gressier, seek victory in the 5,000m dashed hopes faded in earlier events.