Mary Moraa once again has demonstrated her exceptional talent by winning the women’s 800m race at the Athletics Kenya National Track and Field Championships with an impressive time of 2:10.62.
The race, though, tightly contested, saw Moraa surge ahead with Judy Kemunto finishing closely behind in 2:10.96, and Maureen Chepkirui securing third place with 2:11.34.
Moraa’s victory at this prestigious national event further cements her status as one of Kenya’s top middle-distance runners.
Mary Moraa Builds Momentum for World Championships
Mary Moraa at the Diamond League Stockholm
Mary Moraa’s 2025 season has been marked by a mix of challenges and impressive comebacks. She kicked off the season competing in the Grand Slam Track Series, where she faced some setbacks, including fatigue that affected her performance.
However, she bounced back strongly at the Stockholm Diamond League on June 15, clocking a season-best 1:57.83 to finish second in the women’s 800m.
Showcasing a significant improvement from her earlier races and the ability to compete with the world’s best. Narrowly missing victory to Great Britain’s Georgia Bell, who finished in 1:57.66.
Before Stockholm, Moraa also contested the 1500m, finishing seventh, and later participated in the 800m at the Grand Slam Track meet, where she placed fifth with a time of 2:00.92. These races have helped her build race fitness and sharpen her tactical approach.
Moreover, her consistent participation in high-level meets has allowed her to fine-tune her pacing and race strategy. The combination of experience, tactical intelligence, and physical readiness positions her as a strong medal contender for the World Championships.
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Her journey this season reflects a well-rounded approach to competition, balancing recovery from early-season fatigue with peak performances in key races.
With the World Championships approaching, Mary Moraa is building the momentum needed to challenge the global elite and add to her impressive list of achievements
