Just what makes Moraa..tick?....well, dance

The joy of seeing Commonwealth Champion Mary Moraa triumph in her beloved 800m race is a delight for fans, but the excitement doesn't end there.

The spectators eagerly await her electrifying dance moves, a signature spectacle that adds an extra spark to her victories.

Moraa turns the track into her stage as soon as she crosses the finish line, wowing the audience with her contagious energy.

The 2024 Kipkeino Classic was not different for the 800m queen as she lived up to the billing, and did not waste time in transforming the track into her dance floor.

Mozzart Sport caught up with her after the race, curious to understand the motivation behind her electric moves.

As it turns out, her signature dance is not just a celebration of her victories on the track but also a constant reminder of the journey, the obstacles she overcame, and the perseverance that has propelled her forward.

She adopted the dance after winning her first-ever senior global title during the 2022 Commonwealth Games when she clocked 1:57:07. During that race, her coach told her to go and enjoy herself on the track and did not give her any game plan.

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The dance is also meant to entertain her fans and ensure they flock to the stadium anytime she competes.

“It reflects my struggles since the 2022 Commonwealth Games. When I run, I want to entertain my fans and put a smile on their face. The next time they hear Moraa is competing in any stadium, they come and cheer,” she offered.

At the same time, Moraa expressed pleasure with her performance during the Kipkeino Classic, noting that she achieved her target.

She hit the bell at 55.67 seconds before cruising home triumphant in 1:57.96 to complete a hat-trick of Kip Keino Classic titles.

“I am happy with how I ran. My target was to run 1:57 and I have done it. I will go back and do some workouts I have not done and wait for the next race to see what it holds,” she said.

With the win behind her, the reigning world 800m champion shifted her attention to the Doha and Prefontaine Diamond League.

The Doha Diamond League is scheduled for May 10 in Qatar while the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League is on May 25 in the United States of America.

“We have a competitive field in Doha but I will do my best. It is a big race. With God and the prayers, I believe I will make it. I can promise to do something good there,” she said.

Before Prefontaine, Moraa will attempt to break the 600m world record at the USAF Los Angeles Grand Prix on May 19 in the United States of America.

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