Fatuma Roba
- Born
- Dec 18, 1973 (52 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Fatuma Roba is a Ethiopia long-distance runner, born on December 18, 1973. She competes primarily in the 3000m, Semi and Marathon.
Her personal bests include 9:26.63 in the 3000m, 1:09:01 in the Semi, 2:23:21 in the Marathon, 50:21 in the 15Kilometr and 32:25 in the 10Kilometr. She has earned 4 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.
Personal best · Marathon2:23:21
2004 season best2:28:05Apr 11, 2004 · Nagano
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Personal best · Half Marathon1:09:01
As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:23:21 (#643 all-time), Half Marathon 1:09:01 (#496 all-time), 2004 season best 2:28:05 (Apr 11, 2004, Nagano (JPN)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 52 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
15KilometrNieuwegein 199150:21–
10KilometrNY 200032:25–
10MilesRoaAmsterdam 199753:38–
Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Semi | 1:16:54 | – | Dec 23, 2004 | Okayama (JPN) |
| 2004 | Marathon | 2:28:05 | – | Apr 11, 2004 | Nagano (JPN) |
| 2003 | Marathon | 2:30:26 | – | Jun 1, 2003 | Nagano (JPN) |
| 2002 | Marathon | 2:27:16 | – | Apr 12, 2002 | Nagano (JPN) |
| 2001 | Semi | 1:09:01 | – | Dec 16, 2001 | Kobe (JPN) |
| 2001 | Marathon | 2:27:22 | – | Jun 3, 2001 | San Diego, CA (USA) |
| 2000 | 10Kilometr | 32:25 | – | Jun 10, 2000 | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2000 | Semi | 1:10:16 | – | Mar 12, 2000 | Kyoto (JPN) |