Gjert Ingebrigtsen wants to talk.
The track coach was accused of abusing his double Olympic champion son Jakob and daughter Ingrid physically and psychologically over several years, claims he strenuously denied.
During a high-profile trial in Norway, Jakob testified he had “become a machine that performs when asked; an athlete who performs really well under pressure and in inhuman conditions”. Ingrid, now 18, said she “felt trapped” in her own home and “completely bullied” by her father.
On June 16, Gjert was convicted on one count of assault against Ingrid, but acquitted of all other abuse charges against her and Jakob, now 24.
The 59-year-old was given a suspended prison sentence of 15 days and ordered to pay 10,000 NOK (£730; $970) in compensation for hitting Ingrid with a towel three years ago.
