Latest 800m star Lilian Odira has disclosed how her partnership with Mary Moraa at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will bear great results.
Lilian Odira believes her partnership with reigning world champion Mary Moraa will yield god fruit at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Odira explained that training with the Commonwealth Games champion has been life changing and she has been able to learn a lot. She added that there is a lot of unity among the athletes, something that will also help in coordination during the races.
The Africa 800m silver medallist explained that Moraa has taught her a lot and has been able to hold her hand during their training sessions.
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06:20 - 03.07.2024
'Doing it for my kids'- Kenya's new 800m star shares main motivation ahead of Olympics debut in Paris
Lilian Odira has opened up about the main motivation behind her pursuit for success in her debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
“There are so many things that I’m learning from her because she has the experience and I’m still learning and perfecting my experience. She is always there, we’ve been training together and we have that unity,” Odira said.
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“She advises where possible and it’s a nice stay with her and we are going to do wonders and we shall not let Kenya down.”
Odira added that her training has been going on well and she has managed to work on almost every aspect of her training.
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17:58 - 11.07.2024
Mary Moraa reveals how she felt watching track rival Athing Mu's fall at U.S. Olympic trials
Mary Moraa has disclosed how she felt watching Athing Mu stumble at the U.S. Olympic trials and fail to make the women's 800m team.
After winning the Kenyan Olympic trials, the 25-year-old intends to impress in Paris, as she makes her debut at the Olympics in Paris, France.
“I think my body was responding well and I will strive hard to do my best. I’m focusing on my endurance and speed because 800m is a tactical race and you have to perfect every aspect,” she added.
Moraa and Odira will be joined by Vivian Chebet, the latest addition to the women’s 800m final team. Sarah Moraa was forced to withdraw after failing to attain the required time before the deadline.