Ingrid Ingebrigtsen returns to television at age 20 to compete in the reality series “Black shirt”, aiming for a spot in the Norseman triathlon after stepping away from her running career.
The 20-year-old daughter of Gjert Ingebrigtsen became known to viewers through the NRK documentary series «Team Ingebrigtsen», which followed the family from 2016 until 2021. VG reported that the broadcaster removed the series from its streaming service in September 2024 after family members stated its availability caused significant strain.
Ingebrigtsen acknowledged that returning to the screen feels unusual after maintaining a low profile in recent years. She told VG that she previously tried to avoid media attention and stay out of public view as much as possible.
– Veldig uvant, men ja, nå er tiden inne, Ingebrigtsen told VG at Gaustadblikk during filming.
She said that her primary motivation for joining the VGTV production is to establish an identity independent of running and the associated pressures. She hopes viewers will form an accurate impression of her personality rather than relying on preconceived notions.
The Ingebrigtsen family faced intense public scrutiny following a family conflict. Henrik, Filip, and Jakob Ingebrigtsen split from their father and coach Gjert in 2022, later detailing allegations of a strict upbringing involving threats and violence, which Gjert denied.
Ingrid and her brother Jakob participated as the aggrieved parties in a legal case against their father heard in the Sør-Rogaland District Court in the spring of 2025.
The court acquitted Gjert Ingebrigtsen of domestic abuse charges involving both children, but convicted him of one count of physical abuse against Ingrid, resulting in a 15-day suspended prison sentence and an order to pay 10,000 kroner in damages.
Ingebrigtsen indicated to VG that the past conflicts belong behind her, choosing to focus on the future without elaborating on how the situation affects her current daily life.
In the VGTV series, participants compete for three tickets to the extreme Norseman Xtreme Triathlon after a week-long bootcamp led by Jørgine Massa Vasstrand and Vegard Harm. TV 2 reported that Ingebrigtsen views the ticket to Norseman as a primary objective because she wants to regain a sense of competitive accomplishment on a new arena. Her brothers Henrik, Filip, and Jakob offered advice prior to the competition. – The advice from my brothers is really just to do everything you’re told, without discussing it, Ingebrigtsen told VG.
Despite experiencing a mild cold that temporarily disrupted her preparation, she expressed readiness for the physical demands of the boot camp.
She believes her background as a runner provides a foundation, even though she is not currently in peak racing shape. – I feel I have what it takes to be selected. And I hope that those who will select me, Vegard and Jørgine, also feel the same way, Ingebrigtsen told VG.