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Girma Daba Maru

Girma Daba Maru

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Birth dateDec 12, 1980
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Girma Daba Maru is a Ethiopia middle-distance runner, born on December 12, 1980. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 3:45.06 in the 1500m, 8:25.68 in the 3000m, 1:05:54 in the Semi, 8:25.04 in the 3000mSt and 8:25.68 in the 3000m-short-track. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ethiopia.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:25.04
#610 all-time
1500 m
3:45.06
2004 season best
8:39.21
Jul 10, 2004 · La Laguna (ESP)
2004 season best
Last competition
Portuguese Championships
Aug 1, 2004 · 8:58.53
Portuguese Championships
Age
45 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:25.04 (#610 all-time), 1500 m 3:45.06, 2004 season best 8:39.21 (Jul 10, 2004, La Laguna (ESP)) · Last competition: Portuguese Championships, Aug 1, 2004, 8:58.53 · 45 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2004
1500m
3:45.31-Jul 14, 2004
↓
Nuoro (ITA)
2004
3000mSt
8:39.21-Jul 10, 2004
↑
La Laguna (ESP)
2003
1500m
3:45.06-Jun 18, 2003
↓
Grenoble (FRA)
2003
3000mSt
8:25.04-Jun 7, 2003
↑
Rennes (FRA)
2002
3000m-short-track
8:25.68-Jan 27, 2002-Dortmund (GER) (i)
2002
3000m
8:25.68-Jan 27, 2002-Dortmund (GER) (i)
2002
3000mSt
8:35.03-Jun 8, 2002
↑
Dortmund (GER)
2002
Semi
1:05:54-Jan 13, 2002-Egmond aan Zee (NED)
2000
3000mSt
8:35.34-Sep 27, 2000
↑
The XXVII Olympic Games
1999
3000mSt
8:26.52-May 30, 1999
↑
FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
1998
3000mSt
8:35.51-Aug 1, 1998
↑
Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy
1998
CrossCount
11:11-Mar 21, 1998-26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech
1997
3000mSt
8:47.46-Aug 23, 1997
↑
Ibadan African Junior Championships

2004

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:58.53-Aug 1Portuguese Championships
3000mSt
8:53.40-Jul 21Lisboa
1500m
3:45.31-Jul 14Nuoro Memorial Paolo Delogu, Nuoro
3000mSt
8:39.21-Jul 10La Laguna Meeting Isla de Tenerife, La Laguna
3000mSt
8:56.1HT-May 8Ethiopian Championships

2003

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:57.12-Oct 13Abuja All Africa Games
3000mSt
8:39.16-Jun 26Strasbourg International Meeting, Strasbourg
1500m
3:45.06-Jun 18Grenoble National Meeting, Grenoble
3000mSt
8:25.04-Jun 7Rennes
3000mSt
8:50.5HT-May 10Ethiopian Championships

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.03-Jun 8Dortmund Sparkassen DLV Meeting, Dortmund
3000m-short-track
8:25.68-Jan 27Dortmund Sparkassen Indoor Meeting, Dortmund (i)
Semi
1:05:54-Jan 13Egmond aan Zee Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.34-Sep 27The XXVII Olympic Games
3000mSt
8:35.34-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games

1999

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:42.41-Sep 16Johannesburg All-Africa Games, Johannesburg
3000mSt
8:31.09-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
3000mSt
8:26.52-May 30Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
3000mSt
8:29.50-May 26Cottbus Lausitzer Meeting, Cottbus

1998

6 performances

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:47.46-Aug 23Ibadan African Junior Championships

Honours

6

Abuja All Africa Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2003
4

Johannesburg All-Africa Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1999
5

Dakar African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1998
F

26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Short Race

1998
5

Dakar African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1998
4

Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1998
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Ibadan African Junior Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1997
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Girma Daba Maru's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Girma Daba Maru's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:25.04, set on Jun 7, 2003 in Rennes (FRA), #610 on the all-time list.

Which events does Girma Daba Maru compete in?

Girma Daba Maru competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

How did Girma Daba Maru perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 8:39.21, set on Jul 10, 2004 in La Laguna (ESP). Last competition: Portuguese Championships on Aug 1, 2004, 8:58.53.