Mary Moraa Breaks Silence After Prefontaine Classic Shock

Mary Moraa has finally broken her silence after enduring a torrid outing at the Prefontaine Classic last Saturday.

The reigning world champion went into the race hoping to become the second Kenyan woman to win the 800m at the Prefontaine Classic after Eunice Sum, but she struggled to even make the podium.

As Tsige Duguma crossed the finish line first, Mary Moraa could only afford a ninth-place finish just ahead of Athing Mu, who was the last athlete to finish the race.

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South Africa’s Prudence Sekgodiso came in second in the race, clocking 1:57.16 as former world champion Halimah Nakaayi of Uganda rounded up the podium in 1:57.89.

Following her disappointing performance, Mary Moraa has been silent, but finally she has gotten the courage to speak, noting that she will continue showing up no matter what.

The Olympic 800m bronze medallist will be competing in the 1000m at the Diamond League Meeting in Monaco on Friday, hoping that maybe a switch in distance will change the narrative.

Mary Moraa pointed out that she has to accomplish her goals this season, with the major target being her title defence at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

“It's not about how heavy you fall but how fast you pick yourself up and move on with the journey. One has to #keepgoing, #keepmoving. One has to reach the end. 😉😉,” Moraa shared in a post on her Facebook page.

“On to Monaco Wanda Diamond League tomorrow, where I will be running in 1,000m. Thanks for your continued support.”

Mary Moraa started her season with an eighth-place finish in the women’s 800m at the Grand Slam Track debut in Kingston before competing at the fifth Athletics Kenya track and field weekend meet.

Moraa was in action at the Grand Slam Track legs in Miami and Philadelphia. In Miami, she claimed the win in the 800m and finished eighth in the 1500m.

The former world 800m bronze medallist finished fifth in the 800m in Philadelphia and seventh in the 1500m. Mary Moraa would then finish second in the 800m at the Diamond League Meeting in Stockholm before winning the 800m heats at the Kenyan Championships.

Her final race before heading to Monaco was at the Prefontaine Classic, where she failed to impress yet again.