 Marathoner Fatuma Roba
 Also, per the EC’s recommendation, the Board of Directors accepted the nomination of the 1996 Olympic Gold Medal winner Marathoner Fatuma Roba as ESFNA’s special guest of honor for 2006. We are delighted at the chance to have our famous Ethiopian heroin join us in Los Angeles, CA during our 23rd annual event. She has been a great role model for millions of young athletes. Her presence will surely add incredible flavor to our event. Also this year, we are celebrating the contributions of one of our own.
Major achievements:
1st - Marathon - 2.26.05 - Olympics - Atlanta - 1996
1st - Marathon - Boston Marathon - Boston - 1997
1st - Marathon - 2.23.21 - Boston Marathon - Boston - 1998
1st - Marathon - 2.23.25 - Boston Marathon - Boston - 1999
2nd - Marathon - 2:27.05 - Tokyo Marathon - 1999
4th - Marathon - 2:28:04 - World Championships - Seville -1999
3rd - Marathon - 2:26.27 - Boston Marathon - 2000
Highlights:
Won 1996 Olympic marathon by record margin of 2 minutes in 2:26.05, completing three consecutive marathon wins for year. First African to win Olympic marathon. Boston Marathon winner 1997-99 . Third in 2000 Boston Marathon. Consistent performer at top level with six marathon victories from 13 starts.
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