Mary Moraa explains motivation behind viral dancing celebration

24th April 2024 - by Tony Kipkorir

Moraa is expected to make her 2024 Diamond League debut in Doha, Qatar on May 10.

800m world champion. PHOTO/Kip keino Classic Continental Tour

SUMMARY

Mary Moraa retained her Kip Keino Classic 800m title in a world leading time of 1:57.96.
Nelly Chepchirchir and Vivian Chebet finished second and third respectively.
Moraa divulged that the dance is intended to put a smile on the faces of her loyal followers.

One-time Commonwealth Games winner Mary Moraa has finally explained why she dances after winning competitive races.

Moraa, who has earned the nick-name ‘The Dancing Queen’ from some of the athletics fans, successfully defended her Kip Keino Classic 800m title on Saturday evening at the Nyayo National Stadium.

She produced a brilliant kick to clinch the coveted title in a world lead time of 1:57:96 in her first 800m race of the 2024 season.

When asked what triggers her to dance every time she wins a race, Moraa noted that it is a dedication to her followers.

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“I can say it is my slogan since 2022 and sometimes people go to the stadium to make life easy. What they want me to do is to entertain them.

So I must do it to put a smile on them, so that the next time when they hear that Moraa is coming to compete, maybe at the Kip Keino Classic, they will come and cheer us,” she explained to SportPesa News.

The Kenyan duo of Nelly Chepchirchir came a distant second in 1:58.26 with Vivian Chebet clocking 1:58.93 to register a third-place position.

Moraa has raced in the 400m race several times this year as she tries to improve her speed ahead of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games which is scheduled to kick off on Friday, July 26 in France.

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The reigning 800m world champion stated that she is contented with her display so far as she looks forward to a successful campaign this year.

“I am happy with the way I have run and I think it is possible to run 1:57 and I have done it. I am going to work on some things and wait for the next race then I will see what happens,” commented the Kenya Police runner.

Up next for Moraa is the Doha Diamond League meeting which is slated for Friday, May 10 at the magnificent Qatar Sports club.

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