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Moraa, Mwasya and Korir set to reclaim 800m title

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Mary Moraa lead 800M Women race during Athletics Kenya Trials for World Championships and Commonwealth Games at The Moi International sports Center, Kasarani Stadium, June 25, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Mary Moraa, the 2017 World Under 20 silver medallist over 400m, is a strong contender for a medal in the women's 800m alongside Americans Athing Mu and Ajee Wilson at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Oregon. 

Moraa is among the five women who have run sub two minutes this season. She will battle in the women's 800m heats today morning.  

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