Asha Gigi Roba (born 15 October 1973) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon.
Born in Arsi in Ethiopia's Oromia Region,[1] she started her career as a cross country runner.
In 1994 she won a silver medal as part of the Ethiopian women's team at the IAAF World Road Relay Championships.
[2] She also won a team silver medal at the 1994 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, through a 19th-place finish in the long race.
[9] Her third consecutive national selection saw her give her career best finish on the global stage, as she came 16th in the marathon at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki.
[7] Her first ever victory over the distance came at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon where, in spite of a fast early pace, she went on to break the course record with her time 2:33:15 hours.