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It is one year since Mary Moraa's engagement and her fans are still eagerly awaiting wedding bells. Despite the fairytale proposal, there has been no official announcement regarding the wedding date.
On September 20, 2023, the reigning 800 meters world champion Mary Moraa was surprised with an unforgettable proposal upon her return from the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League in Oregon, USA.
Just days after narrowly missing out on a gold medal in the 800m race, Moraa found herself at the center of a life-changing moment that would leave her with a lot to look forward to.
Her fiancée, Richard Lagat, a former volleyball player turned coach, orchestrated the heartwarming surprise at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
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Richard Lagat, holding a placard that read, "Will You Marry Me?" dropped to one knee in front of an emotionally charged crowd, including fellow athletes who had traveled with Moraa from the 2023 Diamond League Final in Eugene, USA.
The moment was filled with joy as Moraa, visibly moved, accepted the proposal, sealing their love story with a resounding "yes."
“Nothing can express what I am feeling now. It’s a wonderful night. Let those who had hopes know that the chapter is closed,” she said at the time as per Nation.
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For Moraa, the proposal was a special surprise after a challenging journey.
While in the United States, she had fallen ill shortly after her arrival, making her fourth-place finish in the 800m race at the Prefontaine Classic even more impressive.
The athlete had hoped to return home and enjoy a well-deserved rest but her return would soon mark a milestone in her personal life.
The couple’s journey began in 2021 during the National Police Service passing-out parade in Embakasi, where Lagat first met Moraa.
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According to Lagat, it was love at first sight.
"I met Moraa in 2021 during the National Police Service passing-out parade in Embakasi. It was love at first sight. I am happy she said yes! She is an amazing girl, easy to be around with, cheerful, humorous, and a good dancer,” Lagat shared after Moraa agreed to marry him.
The heartwarming proposal received an outpouring of support from fans and well-wishers, including Moraa’s fellow athletes, who were present at the airport to witness the emotional moment.
A year after the proposal, the question still lingers: when will Mary Moraa and Richard Lagat finally tie the knot?
While the two have been private about their plans for the future their bond seems unbreakable and fans can only hope that the day they walk down the aisle is soon to come.
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