Career
He has a personal best of 2:07:18 hours (set winning the 2011 Dubai Marathon) and came fifth at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics. Barmasai entered the high profile 2011 Dubai Marathon with the aim of reaching the top ten. He received United States$250,000 for winning the race.
His last race of the year came at the Zevenheuvelenloop 15K, although he only managed ninth place in a time of 45:14 minutes.
He ran at the 2012 Boston Marathon, but lost his undefeated streak on the road circuit as he came in eighth place.