Robert Gary

Robert Gary

United StatesUnited States
Born
Apr 5, 1973 (53 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Robert Gary is a retired American steeplechaser born on April 5, 1973. He competed in the 3000 metre steeplechase at two Olympic Games, representing the United States in 1996 and 2004.

Gary's Olympic career spanned eight years, demonstrating remarkable longevity in one of track and field's most demanding events. The steeplechase requires athletes to combine distance running endurance with the technical ability to clear barriers and water jumps throughout the race.

His two Olympic selections establish him among America's most consistent steeplechasers of his generation. Competing at both the 1996 Atlanta Games and the 2004 Athens Games required sustained excellence over an extended career in this specialized event.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:19.26
#336 all-time
2009 season best8:38.57Feb 14, 2009 · Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2009 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:52.63

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:19.26 (#336 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:52.63, 2009 season best 8:38.57 (Feb 14, 2009, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · 53 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mIN 2004United States 1500 m all-time list3:42.391,075 pts–
MilePA 2002United States Mile all-time list4:02.011,050 pts–
3000m2004United States 3000 m all-time list7:53.571,094 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 19967:52.631,123 pts–
5000mCA 2001United States 5000 m all-time list13:51.321,029 pts–
3000mStGA 1996United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:19.261,170 pts#336

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20093000m-short-track Indoor8:38.57–Feb 14, 2009Boston, MA (USA) (i)
20093000m-short-track 8:38.57–Feb 14, 2009–
20093000m Indoor8:38.57–Feb 14, 2009Boston, MA (USA) (i)
20073000m-short-track Indoor8:54.71–Feb 2, 2007Syracuse, NY (USA) (i)
20073000m Indoor8:54.71–Feb 2, 2007Syracuse, NY (USA) (i)
20073000m-short-track 8:54.71–Feb 2, 2007–
20061500m 3:58.15–Jun 29, 2006Bloomington, IN (USA)
20053000m 8:00.81–Jul 20, 2005Naimette-Xhovémont (BEL)
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Robert Gary's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:19.26, set on Jun 21, 1996 in Atlanta, GA (USA), #336 on the all-time list.

Robert Gary competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2009 season best: 8:38.57, set on Feb 14, 2009 in Boston, MA (USA) (i).