Gabriel Bogdan Ţăruş (born 1 August 1975 in Piatra Neamţ, Neamţ) was a Romanian athlete who competed in long jump. According to the IAAF, he jumped an exceptional 7.53 at the age of twelve (26 September 1987 in Reşiţa). He has, however, not had much success in World Championships or Olympic Games. His personal best is 8.29 metres, achieved in 1996. He retired in the summer of 2006.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Romania | ||||
| 1994 | World Junior Championships | Lisbon, Portugal | 2nd | |
| European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 4th | ||
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 5th | |
| 1996 | European Indoor Championships | Stockholm, Sweden | 2nd | |
| Olympic Games | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | 15th | ||
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 11th | |
| 1998 | European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 2nd | |
| 1999 | World Indoor Championships | Maebashi, Japan | 6th | |
| 2000 | European Indoor Championships | Madrid, Spain | 2nd | |
| Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 9th | ||
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 10th | 7.84 m |
| 2004 | World Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 4th | |
| Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 7th | ||
| 2005 | European Indoor Championships | Madrid, Spain | 2nd | |