“I found the venue, the church, I basically found everything. He gets to show up and say yes. So, I hope he has a good speech in store.” The world’s fastest miler, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, married Elisabeth Asserson in Norway in 2023. Journalist Kjetil Flygind from Norway’s Stavanger Aftenblad. Ingebrigtsen has had a busy year. In June, he became the most decorated athlete in European Championship history.

He won the men’s 1,500m with a record time of 3:31.95, marking his third consecutive European 1,500m title. He also took gold in the men’s 5,000m event, completing the 1,500m/5,000m double for the third time. He had previously achieved this in Munich in 2022 and Berlin in 2018. Meet Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s wife, Elisabeth Asserson, and learn about their journey together and his incredible achievements.

Meet Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s wife, Elisabeth Asserson

Elisabeth Asserson, a social media star from Sandnes, Norway, got engaged to runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen in 2021. They share two dogs, Maximus and Jupiter. One of her Instagram videos, where she hugs Jakob at a competition, has over 600,000 views. She has 1.3 million likes on her elisabeth.asserson TikTok account and 130,000 followers on her elisabethassers Instagram, where she posts fashion and lifestyle content. Elisabeth, married to Jakob Ingebrigtsen, has been a crucial part of his life for years. They met at sixteen, and Jakob proposed in 2021.

They married on a beautiful Saturday in September 2023, with ten guests at Bragernes Church in Drammen, Norway. The wedding followed an “American-style,” with five bridesmaids and five groomsmen, including Jakob’s brothers, Henrik, Filip, and Kristian. Despite Jakob’s intense training and international competitions, he always prioritizes his relationship with Elisabeth. She consistently supports him, cheering him on from the stands. “She contributes to a more relaxed everyday life and approach to travel, so that everything is a little more optimized. Then I’m not just alone with my own head and stressing about what’s going on. I unwind and get help with what she brings. She is important,” said Jakob Ingebrigtsen. Their wedding blended classic and modern, reflecting their deep connection and shared journey. In June 2024, the power couple welcomed their first child, ushering in a new era of joy and excitement.

The power couple welcomed their first child in June 2024

On August 25, 2024, Norwegian track star Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his wife, Elisabeth Asserson Ingebrigtsen, welcomed a new member to their fast family—baby Filippa. “Say hello to the newest member of the Asserson Ingebrigtsen family! Filippa, born 25.06.2024,” Ingebrigtsen posted on social media. “Everything is perfect with both mom and daughter. We are very proud,” Ingebrigtsen added. The couple announced Elisabeth’s pregnancy in June with a photo of Ingebrigtsen holding a tiny racing speed suit. They bought a new house in Sandnes, Norway, and married in September 2023. Fans eagerly await a showdown between Ingebrigtsen and his rival, 1,500m world champion Josh Kerr, at the Paris Olympics in August.

Kerr, the only man to beat Ingebrigtsen twice this year, missed the 2024 European Championship to focus on the British Olympic trials and the Paris Games. He defeated Ingebrigtsen in the Bowerman Mile at the Eugene Diamond League and the 2023 World Championships in Budapest. The birth of their child has deepened Jakob and Elisabeth’s bond. Parenthood has brought them closer, even though it can be challenging. They are excited and grateful for their growing family. Jakob has expressed his eagerness to balance his sports career with being a dad. This new chapter has strengthened their relationship. Elisabeth, known for her poise and grace, has embraced motherhood with the same dedication she shows in supporting Jakob. Together, they manage the emotional and practical aspects of their lives. Their partnership has only grown stronger, highlighting their love and mutual support.