In a Norwegian court, Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen testified against his father, Gjert Ingebrigtsen, who faces charges of abusing two of his children. Jakob recounted a childhood dominated by fear and manipulation, noting he felt devoid of free will. He shared specific instances of violence by his father and emotional challenges, including the struggle over a romantic relationship that his father sought to control. As the trial continues, Jakob's testimony is pivotal in revealing a troubled family dynamic amid his sporting successes.
My upbringing was closely tied to fear. I've been aware of a fear-based culture for a long time.
I was in an environment where everything was controlled and decided for me, there was an enormous amount of manipulation.
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