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Jacob Krop: From Pokot South to Olympics arena

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Kenya's Jacob Krop looks on after competing in men's 5000m final athletics event the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. [File]

World silver medallist Jacob Krop has come a long way; from a humble background in a remote Chepkunyuk village in West Pokot to making it to the 2024 Olympic Games.

To the 5,000m star, making history in the Games that kicks off this Friday is his main focus.

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