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Moraa eyes new Personal Best at Kip Keino Classic

Mary Moraa

Mary Moraa competes in women's 400m final during African Games trials at Nyayo National Stadium on March 06, 2024. 

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Alex Sang said that his athlete will take shot at sub 1:56 in view of improving her personal best of 1:56.3 set when winning the World title last year in Budapest
  • Moraa will be using the Kip Keino Classic, the World Athletics Continental Gold Tour event, as a build up towards her debut at the Doha Diamond League on May 10
  • Moraa has also set her sights on the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League on May 25 before planning for her next race ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

World 800 metres champion Mary Moraa is ready to defend her two-lap race title at the Absa Kip Keino Classic April 20 this year. 

And her coach Alex Sang said that his athlete will take shot at sub 1:56 in view of improving her personal best of 1:56.3 set when winning the World title last year in Budapest, Hungary.