Jacob Cann
Jacob Cann is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on December 22, 2000. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:52.5h in the 800m, 3:38.25 in the 1500m, 3:58.15 in the Mile, 7:52.36 in the 3000m and 13:29.18 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.
As of Sep 12, 2026: 1500 m 3:38.25, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:54.35, 2026 season best 3:36.95 (Aug 9, 2026, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR)) · Last competition: BMC Record Breaker, Aug 19, 2026, 3:42.53 · 25 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 3:36.95 | - | Aug 9, 2026 | ↑ | British Milers Club Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 7:54.35 | - | Feb 15, 2026 | - | Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
| 2026 | 3000m | 8:02.18 | - | Jul 11, 2026 | ↑ | British Milers Club Grand Prix |
| 2026 | 5000m | 13:29.18 | - | May 30, 2026 | ↑ | British Milers Club Grand Prix |
| 2026 | CrossCount | 32:07 | - | Jan 10, 2026 | ↓ | 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:38.25 | - | Jun 18, 2025 | ↑ | St Mary's University BMC Record Breaker, Mo Farah Athletics Track, Twickenham |
| 2025 | Mile | 3:58.15 | - | May 5, 2025 | - | Bannister Miles, Oxford University Track, Oxford |
| 2025 | 3000m | 7:52.36 | - | Jul 12, 2025 | ↑ | British Milers Club Grand Prix, Woodside Stadium, Watford |
| 2025 | 5000m | 13:33.81 | - | May 23, 2025 | ↑ | Comeback 5000 25, Millennium Arena, Battersea Park, London - Elite Event |
| 2025 | 5Kilometre | 13:52 | - | Mar 15, 2025 | - | Podium Festival |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 23:08 | - | Dec 14, 2025 | ↓ | 31st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Lagoa |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:41.20 | - | Aug 21, 2024 | ↑ | BMC Gold Standard Races, Woodside Stadium, Watford |
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:53.52 | - | Mar 29, 2024 | ↑ | Stanford Invitational |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 28:04 | - | Nov 9, 2024 | ↓ | Cardiff Cross Challenge, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff - XC 6.4km |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 28:46 | - | Dec 29, 2024 | ↑ | Top Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10K, Clitheroe |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:44.60 | - | Jun 10, 2023 | ↑ | British Milers Club Grand Prix - Loughborough |
| 2023 | 3000m | 7:53.59 | - | Jul 1, 2023 | ↑ | British Milers Club Grand Prix - Watford |
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:09.68 | - | May 1, 2023 | ↑ | BUCS Outdoor Athletics Championships |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:52.5h | - | Jul 16, 2022 | - | Witton Park Athletics Track, Blackburn (GBR) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:41.61 | - | Aug 10, 2022 | ↑ | Woodside Stadium, Watford (GBR) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:06.79 | - | Jun 4, 2022 | ↑ | Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre, Kingston-upon-Thames (GBR) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 13:51.25 | - | Aug 27, 2022 | ↑ | Loughborough University Track, Loughborough (GBR) |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 29:28 | - | Dec 11, 2022 | ↑ | - |
| 2022 | CrossCount | 28:28:00 | - | Oct 15, 2022 | ↓ | Cardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4km |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:51.86 | - | Aug 10, 2021 | ↑ | Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:14.1h | - | Jul 11, 2021 | ↑ | K2 Track, Crawley (GBR) |
| 2021 | CrossCount | 28:38 | - | Oct 16, 2021 | ↓ | Cardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4km |
2026
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:42.53 | - | Aug 19 | BMC Record Breaker |
1500m | 3:36.95 | - | Aug 9 | British Milers Club Grand Prix |
3000m | 8:02.18 | - | Jul 11 | British Milers Club Grand Prix |
5000m | 13:49.51 | - | Jul 4 | The Pursuit 5,000m |
5000m | 13:40.32 | - | Jun 21 | Novuna UK Athletics Championships |
5000m | 13:40.32 | - | Jun 20 | Novuna UK Athletics Championships |
5000m | 13:29.18 | - | May 30 | British Milers Club Grand Prix |
1500m | 3:41.12 | - | May 16 | British Milers Club Grand Prix |
3000m-short-track | 7:54.35 | - | Feb 15 | Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
3000m-short-track | 7:54.35 | - | Feb 14 | Novuna UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, Birmingham (i) |
CrossCount | 32:07 | - | Jan 10 | 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships |
2025
16 performances2024
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 28:46 | - | Dec 29 | Top Flight by RunThrough - Ribble Valley 10K, Clitheroe |
CrossCount | 28:04 | - | Nov 9 | Cardiff Cross Challenge, Llandaff Fields, Cardiff - XC 6.4km |
1500m | 3:41.20 | - | Aug 21 | BMC Gold Standard Races, Woodside Stadium, Watford |
1500m | 3:44.45 | - | May 24 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
1500m | 3:44.45 | - | May 22 | NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR |
1500m | 3:42.22 | - | May 4 | Occidental Invitational, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA |
1500m | 3:42.62 | - | Apr 13 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
1500m | 3:42.62 | - | Apr 12 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
5000m | 13:53.52 | - | Mar 30 | Stanford Invitational |
5000m | 13:53.52 | - | Mar 29 | Stanford Invitational |
2023
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m | 7:53.59 | - | Jul 1 | British Milers Club Grand Prix - Watford |
1500m | 3:44.60 | - | Jun 10 | British Milers Club Grand Prix - Loughborough |
1500m | 3:45.57 | - | May 16 | BMC Gold Standard Races, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester |
5000m | 14:09.68 | - | May 1 | BUCS Outdoor Athletics Championships |
2022
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:28 | - | Dec 11 | Telford 10K, Telford |
CrossCount | 28:28:00 | - | Oct 15 | Cardiff Cross Challenge, Cardiff - XC 6.4km |
5000m | 13:51.25 | - | Aug 27 | BMC Grand Prix Final, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough |
3000m | 8:21.78 | - | Aug 20 | National Athletics League - Premiership A & B Final, Bedford Athletic Stadium, Bedford - B |
1500m | 3:41.61 | - | Aug 10 | BMC Gold Standard Races, Woodside Stadium, Watford |
5000m | 14:01.18 | - | Jul 23 | BMC Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester |
1500m | 3:56.1HT | - | Jul 16 | Mid Lancs Track & Field Meetings, Witton Park Athletics Track, Blackburn |
800m | 1:52.5HT | - | Jul 16 | Mid Lancs Track & Field Meetings, Witton Park Athletics Track, Blackburn |
1500m | 3:45.34 | - | Jul 12 | BMC Gold Standard Races, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Jacob Cann's 1500 m personal best?
Jacob Cann's 1500 m personal best is 3:38.25, set on Jun 18, 2025 in Mo Farah Athletics Track, Twickenham (GBR).
Which events does Jacob Cann compete in?
Jacob Cann competes in the 1500 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.
How did Jacob Cann perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 3:36.95, set on Aug 9, 2026 in Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester (GBR). Last competition: BMC Record Breaker on Aug 19, 2026, 3:42.53.