Roba Negousse

Negussie Roba (; 10 September 1936 – 14 April 1992), also known as Roba Negousse and Robba Neggousse, was an Ethiopian sprinter and coach. A two-time Olympian, he was one of the first representatives from his country at the games and later became regarded as one of the country's best athletics coaches.

Early life Negussie was born on 10 September 1936 in FereAd, Jijiga, Hararghe, and grew up in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. He was chosen to partake in four events: the 100 metres, the 200 metres, the 4 × 100 metres relay and the 4 × 400 metres relay, although he did not compete in the last one. Four years later, Negussie competed in the 100 metres in the 1960 Summer Olympics, held in Rome, Italy, again placing last in his heat.

Negussie achieved "glory and fame" as Ethiopian athletics coach, according to the website Sport Memory,

Negussie coached athletes in other African countries as well, and was the coach of teams representing the continent at several international events, helping them win medals in competitions in Australia, Germany and the Americas. MEDIAEthiopia said that "Ethiopia will always remember this fine coach for the pride he brought to his people."