Dad Ingebrigtsen wants to amputate his son's toe

Henrik Ingebrigtsen, the oldest of the Norwegian runners, could not do himself justice in the 5,000-meter World Cup where he finished in 13th place.

The reason: A painful toe.

His father Gjert, who is also a trainer, has suggested that the toe should be amputated.

- It's a definitive solution to simply get rid of it. There is nothing to indicate that he needs it, says Gjert to the Norwegian NRK.

Have you discussed the matter with a doctor?

- No, it has not been discussed with any doctor, says Gjert.

But have you talked to Henrik about the problem?

- I don't know if we talked about it so seriously, but I asked him how far he was willing to go.

And what did he answer?

- It was a little diffuse. I might have wished he was more clear in his answer if it turns out that his career is in danger.

At the Norwegian Olympics, Norway's equivalent of SOK, one is strongly critical of the idea of ​​an amputation.

- No, I would not recommend that for a runner at that level, says doctor Lars Engebregtsen, emphasizing that just the big toe is an important component of the entire foot bracket and that the balance can be completely changed, which can give another running step.

Henrik Ingebrigtsen is, to say the least, hesitant about his father's ideas.

- But as I understand it, it doesn't get any better from amputating. If an operation is to be done, I must know that I will then become pain-free and can use my legs just as much so that I can continue and get even better, says the 28-year-old, according to TT.

He was operated on in the toe two years ago, and possibly a new procedure can help him. A decision must be made quickly, it is the Olympics in ten months.

- We'll see what it gets, I've completely focused on the World Cup so far.

The condition has made Henrik depressed, which has had consequences in the training.

- Filip and Jakob almost don't even want to train with me because they think I'm too depressed, Henrik tells NRK.