Roba Gari

Born
Apr 12, 1982 (44 years old)
Birthplace
Shewa, Ethiopia
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track
Height
1.81 m
Weight
60 kg

Roba Gari (Amharic: ሮባ ጋር; born 12 April 1982) is an Ethiopian runner, who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He finished tenth at the 2007 World Championships, in his major international debut. His personal best time is 8:06.16 minutes, achieved at the IAAF Diamond League in May 2012 in Doha.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:06.16
2016 season best8:41.83Jun 1, 2016 · Montbéliard
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:42.12

As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:06.16 (#50 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:42.12, 2016 season best 8:41.83 (Jun 1, 2016, Montbéliard (FRA)) · 44 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorValencia 20087:42.121,188 pts–
3000m20087:42.121,164 pts–
5000mVilleneuve d'Ascq 200813:33.171,092 pts–
MarathonRennes 20142:15:321,033 pts–
3000mStDoha 20128:06.161,230 pts#50
2000MetresHerrera 20075:19.96–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20163000mSt 8:41.83–Jun 1, 2016Montbéliard (FRA)
2015Marathon 2:22:18–Jan 9, 2015Doha (QAT)
2014Marathon 2:15:32–Oct 26, 2014Rennes (FRA)
20133000mSt 8:12.22–Jul 6, 2013Paris Meeting AREVA
20123000mSt 8:06.16–May 11, 2012Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
20113000mSt 8:10.03–Jul 8, 2011Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
20103000m 7:43.38–May 19, 2010Belém (BRA)
20103000mSt 8:09.87–Sep 5, 2010IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup, Poljud Stadion, Split
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Frequently asked questions

Roba Gari's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:06.16, set on May 11, 2012 in Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT), #50 on the all-time list.

Roba Gari competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2016 season best: 8:41.83, set on Jun 1, 2016 in Montbéliard (FRA).