Reigning 800m world champion Mary Moraa says she is confident of defending her title at this year’s global athletics showpiece which starts on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. Moraa clinched the world title in Budapest in 2023 with a then personal best time of 1:56.03, improving from her second place finish in 2022.
And now, the 25-year old is determined to make it two in a row, despite expectedly tough competition. Speaking to Telecomasia.net before the team departed to Tokyo, Moraa said she is confident.
Mary Moraa
I am confident and ready to go. I want to defend my title in Tokyo. I know it is not going to be easy because we have seen the girls run really well this season, but I believe I have prepared very well for it. As Team Kenya, we have also worked very well in training and our determination is to bring those medals back home. We will go to Tokyo to fight for a good performance.
The World Championships gun off on Saturday in Tokyo, with Moraa lining up for her heats next week Wednesday.
