Mary Moraa's bold promise to her fans ahead of African Games

ATHLETICS Mary Moraa's bold promise to her fans ahead of African Games

Abigael Wafula 07:20 - 08.03.2024

Mary Moraa's fans will be in for a treat at the African Games after she revealed the plans she has ahead of the continental showpiece.

Mary Moraa has promised to fight for a medal and fight for a national record when she heads to he African Games in Accra, Ghana.

The reigning World 800m champion is in the form of her life and her fans should be in for a treat this Olympic season.

During the African Games in Rabat, Morocco, Moraa finished fourth, just outside the podium bracket in the 400m and she is ready to turn tables in this year’s edition of the event.

“I’m ready to go and compete in Ghana and I’m ready to do anything…I’d like to tell my fans to expect something good from me and to wait for a national record,” Moraa said.

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The Commonwealth Games champion oozed class during the African Games national trials, stopping the clock at 51.47 in the semifinal before taking the win in the final after clocking 51.25.

She expressed confidence that her body is responding well and she is ready to rumble for a continental medal in the Ghanaian capital.

“The race was good and I have done my best to compete. My body is responding well to training and I’m happy with the progress,” Moraa said.

This season, athletes have a very busy season with the inclusion of the Diamond League meetings and the Olympic Games in Paris, France and Moraa will not be an exception.

Kisii Express enjoyed a glamorous season in 2023, only beaten once in the 800m, at the Prefontaine Classic and also won her first major title at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

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