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During last year’s continental event, Moraa was defeated by South Africa’s Prudence Sekgodiso and was forced to settle for second place.
World 800m bronze medallist Mary Moraa is looking to improve her second-place finish from last year’s Kip Keino Classic competitions when she lines up against a strong field next Saturday, May 13 at the Moi International Sports Center in Kasarani.
During last year’s continental event, Moraa was defeated by South Africa’s Prudence Sekgodiso who won with a world lead time of 1:58.41.
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08:35 - 04.05.2023
ATHLETICS Beatrice Chebet and Mary Moraa to light up Kip Keino Classic
Moraa and Chebet now join the stellar cast of Ferdinand Omanyala and Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce.
However, for this year’s event, Moraa has promised to stun the competitors since she is aware of what awaits her.
“Last year, I wasn’t really keen on who was behind me and I just saw her (Sekgodiso) passing me…it was too late and I couldn’t react.
However, this year I am aware of the strong field and I will not downplay anyone. I just want to win the race, that’s my main goal,” she said.
The Commonwealth Games 800m champion said her training has been going well and she is sure of achieving something good as she gears up for the race.
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16:30 - 29.04.2023
ATHLETICS Mary Moraa wins 400m as Wiseman Were completes podium at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix
She won the race in 50.43 to set a new PB over the distance.
“So far, so good…my body is responding well. Everything is okay,” she said.
She added that going forward, her main aim is qualifying for the World Championships in Budapest and hopefully finish in the podium bracket.
“I want to compete in Budapest and finish in the podium. I know it’s going to be a big challenge but with hard work, you can achieve anything. Everybody is strong and they will be looking to medal,” she said.
Moraa has been off to a good start after she upset bigwigs at the Botswana Continental Grand Prix to win the 400m and set a new national record of 50.44.
She will be hoping to maintain the hot streak as the track and field season picks the pace.
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08:00 - 07.05.2023
ATHLETICS Omanyala sets African record at Atlanta City Games despite tasting first loss in the outdoor season
He lost to world champion Noah Lyles who won the race in a new Personal Best of 14.56 seconds and Erriyon Knighton who placed second in 14.85.
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