Jacob Deacon

United KingdomUnited KingdomActive
Born
Jan 31, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

Jacob Deacon is a United Kingdom middle-distance runner, born on January 31, 2005. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:48.80 in the 1500m, 4:11.54 in the Mile, 8:21.44 in the 3000m, 7:53.93 in the 3000m and 13:51.80 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United Kingdom.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:53.93
2026 season best7:53.93Jan 31, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:51.80
Last competitionThe Pursuit 5,000mJul 4, 2026 · 13:26.93
The Pursuit 5,000m

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:53.93, 5000 m 13:51.80, 2026 season best 7:53.93 (Jan 31, 2026, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: The Pursuit 5,000m, Jul 4, 2026, 13:26.93 · 21 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mManchester 2025United Kingdom 1500 m all-time list3:48.80992 pts––
MileIndoorAR 20254:11.54986 pts––
3000m2022United Kingdom 3000 m all-time list8:21.44934 pts––
3000mIndoorAR 20267:53.931,115 pts–#188
5000mCA 2025United Kingdom 5000 m all-time list13:51.801,028 pts–#180
10000mKS 2025United Kingdom 10 000 m all-time list30:15.57933 pts–#169

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track 7:53.93–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
20263000m Indoor7:53.93–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:10.98–Feb 28, 2026Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
20265000m 13:26.93–Jul 4, 2026The Pursuit 5,000m
20265000m-short-track Indoor13:53.17–Feb 27, 2026Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
202610000m 28:22.94–Apr 3, 2026Stanford Invitational
20251500m 3:48.80–Jun 10, 2025BMC Gold Standard Races, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester - Mixed Races
2025Mile Indoor4:11.54–Feb 1, 2025Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jacob Deacon's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:53.93, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA).

Jacob Deacon competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 7:53.93, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA). Last competition: The Pursuit 5,000m on Jul 4, 2026, 13:26.93.