Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen Norwegian Athlete

Biography

Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen, born 19 September 2000 in Sandnes Municipality, is a Norwegian athlete. Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen has lined up for Sandnes IL.

Early life

Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen is the son of Gjert Ingebrigtsen.

Recognition

Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen has collected two Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year awards (2018 and 2022). Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen also has received a People sport prize (2018) and an Aftenposten Gold Medal (2021). In all, Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen has won 5 awards.

Personal life

He has been married to Elisabeth Asserson Ingebrigtsen since 2023.

Teams

1 team

Years	Team	Position
	Sandnes IL

Awards and nominations

5 won, 0 nominated

Year	Award	For	Result
2024	Fearnley award		Won
2022	Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year		Won
2021	Aftenposten Gold Medal		Won
2018	Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year		Won
2018	People sport prize		Won

Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen on Social Media

Counts with the date they were read

IG Instagram @jakobing 891K 890,571 followers, as of October 2026

Instagram stats

Data as of 11 October 2026

Followers

891K @jakobing

Engagement rate

6.01% well above average for accounts this size

Average likes

53,308

Average comments

198 Based on the last 11 posts

Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen?

Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen is 26 years old, born on 19 September 2000 in Sandnes Municipality.

What is Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen known for?

Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen is an athlete who has played for Sandnes IL.

How tall is Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen?

Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.

What is Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen’s nationality?

Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen is Norwegian, born in Sandnes Municipality.

Who is Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen married to?

Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen is married to Elisabeth Asserson Ingebrigtsen; they married in 2023.

Has Jakob Asserson Ingebrigtsen won any awards?

Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Fearnley award (2024).

Sources

• Wikidata (Q19974493), accessed October 2026
• Follower counts: dated individually above
• Photo: Erik van Leeuwen, attribution: Erik van Leeuwen (bron: Wikipedia). · GFDL

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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