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Fatuma Roba

Fatuma Roba

ETHWomen

Birth dateDec 18, 1973

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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.

Key facts

Marathon

2:23:21

Half Marathon

1:09:01

2004 season best

2:28:05

Apr 11, 2004 · Nagano (JPN)

2004 season best

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 gold

Age

52 years old

As of Sep 19, 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

PB

Personal bests

9:26.63

1:09:01

2:23:21

50:21

32:25

53:38

1:08:33

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	1	-	-	1

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	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)
2000	Marathon	2:26:27	-	Apr 17, 2000	↑	Boston Marathon
1999	Semi	1:10:54	-	Mar 14, 1999	↓	Matsue (JPN)
1999	Marathon	2:23:25	-	Apr 19, 1999	↑	Boston Marathon
1998	Semi	1:13:32	-	Jan 25, 1998	↓	Tokyo (JPN)
1998	Marathon	2:23:21	-	Apr 20, 1998	↑	Boston Marathon
1997	10MilesRoa	53:38	-	Sep 21, 1997	-	Amsterdam (NED)
1997	Semi	1:09:43	-	Mar 9, 1997	↓	Lisboa (POR)
1997	Marathon	2:26:23	-	Apr 21, 1997	↑	Boston Marathon
1996	Marathon	2:26:05	-	Jul 28, 1996	↑	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1995	15Kilometr	53:25	-	Mar 18, 1995	↓	Kerzers (SUI)
1995	Semi	1:12:26	-	Apr 2, 1995	↓	Berlin (GER)
1995	Marathon	2:39:27	-	Aug 5, 1995	↑	IAAF World Championships
1994	15Kilometr	51:07	-	May 29, 1994	↓	La Courneuve (FRA)
1994	20Kilometr	1:08:33	-	Oct 16, 1994	-	Paris (FRA)
1994	Semi	1:10:49	-	Sep 24, 1994	↓	Oslo IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1994	Marathon	2:35:25	-	Apr 24, 1994	↑	Paris (FRA)
1992	Semi	1:10:28	-	Sep 20, 1992	↓	South-Shields IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1991	CrossCount	21:01	-	Mar 24, 1991	-	19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1991	15Kilometr	50:21	-	Oct 13, 1991	↓	IAAF Women's World Road Championships
1990	3000m	9:26.63	-	Aug 9, 1990	-	Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv (BUL)
1990	15Kilometr	51:49	-	Oct 14, 1990	↓	IAAF Women's World Road Championships

2004

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:16:54	-	Dec 23	Okayama Sanyo Women's Half Marathon, Okayama
Marathon	2:28:05	-	Apr 11	Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon, Nagano

2003

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:37:03	-	Nov 16	Tokyo International Women’s Marathon
Marathon	2:30:26	-	Jun 1	San Diego Marathon, San Diego, CA
Marathon	2:31:05	-	Apr 20	Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon, Nagano

2002

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:27:16	-	Apr 14	Nagano Marathon, Nagano
Marathon	2:27:16	-	Apr 12	-
Marathon	2:29:31	-	Jan 27	Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Osaka

2001

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:09:01	-	Dec 16	Kobe Half Marathon, Kobe
Marathon	2:28:33	-	Oct 28	Madrid Millennium Marathon, Madrid
Semi	1:10:29	-	Sep 30	Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisboa
Semi	1:11:49	-	Sep 2	Virginia Beach Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
Marathon	2:31:10	-	Aug 12	IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Marathon	2:31:10	-	Aug 3	IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Marathon	2:27:22	-	Jun 3	San Diego Marathon, San Diego, CA
Marathon	2:28:08	-	Apr 16	Boston Marathon
Semi	1:09:19	-	Mar 11	Kyoto Half Marathon, Kyoto

2000

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:27:38	-	Sep 24	The XXVII Olympic Games
Marathon	2:27:38	-	Sep 22	The XXVII Olympic Games
10Kilometr	33:16	-	Jul 4	Atlanta Peachtree 10 km, Atlanta, GA
10Kilometr	32:25	-	Jun 10	New York Mini 10K, New York, NY
Marathon	2:26:27	-	Apr 17	Boston Marathon
Semi	1:10:16	-	Mar 12	Kyoto Half Marathon, Kyoto

1999

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:27:05	-	Nov 21	Tokyo Marathon
Marathon	2:28:04	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
Marathon	2:28:04	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
Marathon	2:23:25	-	Apr 19	Boston Marathon
Semi	1:10:54	-	Mar 14	Matsue Half Marathon, Matsue

1998

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:36:22	-	Nov 15	Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
Marathon	2:23:21	-	Apr 20	Boston Marathon
Semi	1:13:32	-	Jan 25	Half Marathon, Tokyo

1997

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:30:39	-	Nov 30	Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
10MilesRoa	53:38	-	Sep 21	Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam
Marathon	DNF	-	Aug 2	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Marathon	2:26:23	-	Apr 21	Boston Marathon
Semi	1:09:43	-	Mar 9	Half Marathon, Lisboa

1996

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:35:54	-	Nov 17	Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
Marathon	2:26:05	-	Jul 28	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Marathon	2:26:05	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Marathon	2:29:05	-	Mar 24	Roma Marathon, Roma
Marathon	2:30:50	-	Jan 14	Marrakesh Marathon, Marrakech

1995

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:39:27	-	Aug 5	IAAF World Championships
Semi	1:12:26	-	Apr 2	Berlin Half Marathon, Berlin
15Kilometr	53:25	-	Mar 18	15 km, Kerzers

1994

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
20Kilometr	1:08:33	-	Oct 16	20 km, Paris
Semi	1:10:49	-	Sep 24	Oslo IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
15Kilometr	51:07	-	May 29	La Courneuve
Marathon	2:35:25	-	Apr 24	Paris Marathon, Paris

1992

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:10:28	-	Sep 20	South-Shields IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

1991

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	50:21	-	Oct 13	IAAF Women's World Road Championships

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Fatuma Roba's Marathon personal best?

Fatuma Roba's Marathon personal best is 2:23:21, set on Apr 20, 1998 in Boston, MA (USA), #643 on the all-time list.

Which events does Fatuma Roba compete in?

Fatuma Roba competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Fatuma Roba perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 2:28:05, set on Apr 11, 2004 in Nagano (JPN).

How many medals has Fatuma Roba won?

Fatuma Roba has won 1 Olympic Games medal.