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Moraa lowers 400m record as Omanyala promises fireworks

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Mary Moraa crossing 800M finish line during trials for World athletics championships at the Nyayo National stadium on Friday, July 7, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Commonwealth Games 800m women's champion Mary Moraa clocked 50.38 to lower her national record in women's 400m at the Budapest World Championship trials held at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday.

Moraa was elated with the feat even though she stated the overcast Nairobi weather took a toll on her.

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