Mary Moraa Biography
Mary Moraa is a renowned Kenyan female athlete. She has won various medals in major world athletic games. In 2022, she won a bronze medal in World Athletic Championship and a gold medal in Commonwealth Games.
Her personal best time of 24.9 seconds in her favorite 200 meters race.
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Height and Quick facts about Mary Moraa
- Year of birth: 2000
- Place of birth: Kisii County
- Gender: Female
- Height: To be updated
- Weight: To be updated
- Career: Athlete
- First Olympics games participation: 2020
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Single
- Nickname: Nyanza Express
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Mary Moraa’s place of birth and age
Moraa was born on June 15, 2000 in Kisii County, Kenya.
Moraa’s Education
Although little is known about her education, Kenyantopixs established that Mary schooled at Mogonga PAG Mixed Secondary School. During her schooling, she participated in national and regional youth championships in the 100, 200 and 400 meters races. This earned her a “Nyanza Express” nickname.
Mary Moraa career
Mary started her athletic career at a young age. After her formal education nurtured her running talent to become a professional athlete. In 2021, Moraa represented Kenya in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Mary Moraa’s athletics medals
Well, Moraa has won several medals. In no specific order below are medals that Moraa has won:
1. Gold Medals
- Commonwealth Games held at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR) on August 6, 2022.
- Diamond League 800 Metres held at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR) June 5, 2022
- Diamond League 800 meters held at Olympiastadion, Stockholm (SWE) on June 30, 2022.
- 800 Metres Sollentuna GP, held at Sollentunavallen, Sollentuna (SWE) on June 13, 2021.
- The African U20 Championships 400 metres held at Abidjan (CIV) on April 17, 2019.
- 1000 meters, KBC Nacht van de Atletiek, Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder BEL held on July 3, 2021.
- National Championships 400 meters held at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (Kenya) August 19, 2019.
2. Silver Medals
- Silver medal in the World Under 18 400 meters held at Kasarani, Nairobi (Kenya) on July 14, 2017
3. Bronze Medals
- 800 meters at the 2022 World Athletics Championships held at Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) on July 24, 2022.
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Other athletic games that Mary Moraa participated in without winning a medal
- Number 5 in the World U20 Championships 400 meters held at Ratina Stadium, Tampere (FIN) July 12, 2018.
- Position 4 in All-African Games 400 Metres held at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR) August 28, 2019
- Number 5 in Commonwealth Games 4×400 Metres Relay held at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR) August 7, 2022.
Mary Moraa Net worth
The young athletics medalist’s net worth has been growing since 2019. Her income is largely from successful athletic competitions. Additionally, she has assets, salary and other incomes. From all her income sources, she is estimated to be $5 million.
Mary Moraa Husband and Dating
Mary maintains her personal life private. However, she is single with no children.
Moraa’s Social Media profiles and Accounts
Facebook: Mary Moraa Facebook Profile
Instagram: To be updated
Twitter: To be updated
Mary Moraa’s favorite meal
Nyama Choma and chips are Mary’s favorite meals.