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.
Competition record
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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2007 | All-Africa Games | Algiers, Algeria | 5th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:28.43 |
World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 10th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:25.93 | |
2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, China | 23rd (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:28.27 |
2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 6th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:12.40 |
2010 | African Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 3rd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:27.15 |
2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 5th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:18.37 |
All-Africa Games | Maputo, Mozambique | 2nd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:18.42 | |
2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 4th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:20.00 |
2013 | World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 35th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:45.06 |