Jacob Araptany
Jacob Araptany (born 11 February 1994 in Kaproron, Kween District, Uganda) is an Ugandan runner. He competed in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, reaching the final in 2016.[4][1] He withdrew from the 1500 m event at the 2012 Olympics to focus on the 3000m steeplechase. He missed the 2014 Commonwealth Games because of injury.[2]
 Araptany at the 2016 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | 11 February 1994 (age 26) Kaproron, Kween District, Uganda |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800 m, 1500 m, 3000 metres steeplechase |
| Club | Kibuuka Memorial[1] |
| Coached by | Benjamin Longirosi[2] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800 m – 1:49.95 (2011) 1500 m – 3:36.16 (2011) 3000 mS – 8:14.48 (2012)[3] |
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- Jacob Araptany Archived 16 December 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Sports Reference
- Jacob Araptany. nbcolympics.com
- Jacob Araptany. iaaf.org
- Jacob Araptany. London 2012
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