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.

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