Jacob Krop

Jacob Krop
Jacob Krop in 2023
Personal information
Born (2001-06-04) 4 June 2001
West Pokot County, Kenya
EmployerAdidas
Sport
CountryKenya
SportAthletics
EventLong-distance running
Achievements and titles
Highest world ranking1st (5000m, weeks 51)
Personal bests
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Kenya
World Championships
2022 Eugene5000 m
2023 Budapest5000 m
Commonwealth Games
2022 Birmingham5000 m
African U20 Championships
2019 Abidjan5000 m

Jacob Krop (born 4 June 2001) 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.