Jacob Ricks

United StatesUnited States
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

Jacob Ricks is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:04.50 in the 1500m, 8:28.31 in the 3000m, 14:21.87 in the 5000m, 29:44.19 in the 10000m and 8:28.46 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 10 000 m29:44.19
2025 season best31:59.51May 16, 2025 · Lew Hartzog T&F Complex, Carbondale, IL
2025 season best
Personal best · 5000 m14:21.87
Last competitionMissouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipMay 16, 2025 · 31:59.51
Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 29:44.19, 5000 m 14:21.87, 2025 season best 31:59.51 (May 16, 2025, Lew Hartzog T&F Complex, Carbondale, IL (USA)) · Last competition: Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship, May 16, 2025, 31:59.51

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mGA 2024United States 1500 m all-time list4:04.50803 pts–
3000mIndoorTN 20248:28.31916 pts–
5000mNC 2024United States 5000 m all-time list14:21.87928 pts–
10000mCA 2024United States 10 000 m all-time list29:44.19977 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorIL 20248:28.46915 pts–
3000m-short-track20228:50.59797 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20253000m Indoor8:38.52–Feb 15, 2025Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
20255000m 14:27.76–Mar 27, 2025Raleigh Relays
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:39.31–Mar 2, 2025Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
202510000m 31:59.51–May 16, 2025Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
20241500m 4:04.50–Mar 16, 2024Yellow Jacket Invitational, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA
20243000m Indoor8:28.31–Feb 10, 2024Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:28.46–Feb 26, 2024Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship
20245000m 14:21.87–Mar 28, 2024Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jacob Ricks's 10 000 m personal best is 29:44.19, set on Apr 11, 2024 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Jacob Ricks competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2025 season best: 31:59.51, set on May 16, 2025 in Lew Hartzog T&F Complex, Carbondale, IL (USA). Last competition: Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship on May 16, 2025, 31:59.51.