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Mary Moraa has celebrated her Diamond League win and cousin Sarah's success emphasizing family achievements over personal glory.
World Champion Mary Moraa has reacted to her latest triumph with humility and a forward-looking perspective after a stellar performance at the Zurich Diamond League.
Just four days following her world record-setting 600m run, Moraa clinched the women's 800m title, battling through a relentless downpour to post a winning time of 1:57.08.
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21:36 - 05.09.2024
Mary Moraa rans tactical race to claim top honours at Zurich Diamond League
World champion Mary Moraa notched her third win on the Diamond League circuit following a great execution in Zurich to move joint top of the 800m leaderboard.
Despite the challenging conditions and a demanding schedule that saw her competing frequently, Moraa remained strategic and focused throughout the race.
"My plan is to finish my season in a good way, but I leave everything to God. After Paris, the training has not been running well because after each two days you are running another event so it's hard. The training that I did over the last seven months it is the one that I am using," Moraa shared in a post race -interview.
However, even as she basks in the glow of her own achievements, Moraa's thoughts were with her cousin, Sarah Moraa, who also triumphed, securing a gold medal at the World U20 Championships.
"I am training together with my sister and with the same coach, so I am very proud that she won a gold medal at the World U20 Championships. I have been mentoring her so she can follow my footsteps. My dream is to be able to be in a race with her on the big stage," she expressed with pride.
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This season, Moraa's performance in the Diamond League has been nothing short of spectacular, with Zurich marking her third victory, following successes in Doha and Laussane.
Each race not only solidified her reputation as a formidable competitor but also highlighted her capacity to mentor and inspire the next generation of athletes.
The race in Zurich was fraught with suspense from the start, particularly when Shafiqua Maloney of Vincentia surged ahead with an impressive first 400m, clocking in at 55.60 seconds. This set a daunting pace, but Moraa, undeterred, remained patient.
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By the 500m mark, she had fallen to third place as American runner Addison Wiley made her move.
Yet, Moraa’s tactical acumen came to the fore in the final moments of the race. She executed a formidable surge on the final bend, reclaiming her lead and ultimately sealing her victory.
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Reflecting on her performance, Moraa noted the psychological and physical demands of such a packed racing calendar.
"The intensity of competition and the quick turnarounds are challenging, but it's the preparation in the months before that really counts."
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