Jacob Boutera

Jacob Boutera is a Norwegian long-distance runner who specializes in the 3,000m steeplechase. He began running at age 19, immediately falling in love with the thrill of getting faster. He’s a World Championship qualifier and a 2022 European Championship finalist – a moment that made him feel he had truly reached a professional level. Known to some as "Bouty," he is a self-proclaimed running nerd who credits his son as his biggest inspiration.

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