NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 12 – Despite anticipating tough competition, reigning 800m world champion Mary Moraa is beaming with confidence that she can defend her crown when the global showpiece guns off in the Japanese capital of Tokyo this weekend.
Moraa clinched her first 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 expected tough competition. Speaking to Telecomasia.net before the team departed for Tokyo, Moraa said she is confident.
“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,” Moraa told Telecomasia.
She added, “As Team Kenya, we have also worked very well in training, and we are determined to bring those medals back home. We will go to Tokyo to fight for a good performance,” Moraa told Telecomasia.
The World Championships get underway on Saturday in Tokyo, with Moraa lining up for her heats next Wednesday.
