Jacob Krop

Jacob Krop
Jacob Krop in 2023
Personal information
Born (2001-06-04) 4 June 2001 (age 23)
West Pokot County, Kenya
EmployerAdidas
Sport
CountryKenya
SportAthletics
EventLong-distance running
Achievements and titles
Highest world ranking1st (5000m, weeks 51)[1]
Personal bests
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Kenya
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Eugene 5000 m
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Budapest 5000 m
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Birmingham 5000 m
African U20 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2019 Abidjan 5000 m

Jacob Krop (born 4 June 2001)[2] is a Kenyan long-distance runner. He won the silver medal in the 5000 metres at the 2022 World Athletics Championships and bronze at the 2023 World Athletics Championships and the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

At age 17, Krop was the 5000 m silver medallist at the 2019 African Under-20 Championships.

  1. ^ "Jacob KROP | Profile | World Athletics".
  2. ^ "Jacob KROP – Athlete Profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 1 January 2023.