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World 800m champ Moraa makes a three-peat in Kip Keino Classic

World 800m champ Moraa makes a three-peat in Kip Keino Classic

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World champion Mary Moraa clocked 1:57.96 to successfully defend her women's 800m title.

The category was an all-Kenyan affair as Nelly Chepchirchir (1:58.26) and Vivian Chebet (1:58.93) finished in that order to bag second and third place.

At the same time, Chepchirchir, Chebet and fourth placed Nelly Jepkosgei qualified for the Paris Olympics.

This was the third victory for Moraa, who was paced by her sister Sarah, in the Kip Keino Classic after emerging champion in 2021 and 2023.

"The atmosphere was great and I want to thank the fans for turning up in large numbers. It was a good race and a good preparation for Paris Olympics. Being the first 800m race this season, I feel I'm in a perfect shape to further lower my time to 1:55," stated Moraa.