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World champion Mary Moraa wins 800m Diamond League title in Doha

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Mary Moraa celebrates after winning in Doha. [Courtesy,X]

World champion Mary Moraa kicked off her 2024 Diamond League season with an impressive victory in the women's 800m race in Doha on Friday evening.

Moraa, who recently claimed the African Games title and Kip Keino Classic, surged ahead in the final stretch to secure the win with a season-best time of 1:57.91.

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