Mary Moraa has embarked on an unexpected journey beyond the track as she prepares for the 2025 season.
As she gears up for a tough 2025 season, reigning world 100m champion Mary Moraa has turned to God and featured in a recent music video.
Mary Moraa, a staunch Seventh Day Adventist member, shared the impressive news on her Facebook handle, hinting at a possible move to join one of the leading choirs in the country.
The Olympic 800m bronze medallist urged fans to support her new venture and in the video shared on Facebook, she is seen singing, dressed in a blue uniform, as she was also all smiles.
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Mary Moraa has always been vocal about her belief in God and it was just a matter of time before she struck the internet with such a bold move, joining a choir or being a part of a video.
This might come off as an unexpected move since it is highly unlikely for athletes to be featured in music videos unless otherwise.
“What a blessed Sabbath with something new and hot from Christ Followers Ministers choir that I am part of. Here is a sneak preview of “Nimesimama.” Be blessed and subscribe to the song,” Mary Moraa quoted the video.
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Meanwhile, as far as the 2025 season is concerned, Mary Moraa has yet to compete but has been training hard, with proof of some of the videos shared on her social media handles.
Mary Moraa is the defending champion in the 800m and all eyes will be on her at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan in September. She will have to tackle some of her greatest rivals once again if she is to defend her title.
Reigning Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson comes off as Mary Moraa’s greatest opposition, with the likes of Lilian Odira, Olympic silver medallist Tsige, and former world champion Athing Mu also looking to challenge her.
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In 2024, Mary Moraa had a long season, starting off in a great way before claiming a bronze medal at the Paris Olympic Games.
The Kenyan 800m sensation then shattered Caster Semenya’s 600m world best before winning the trophy at the Diamond League Meeting final in Brussels. She rounded up her season with a second-place finish at Alexis Ohanian’s women-only event, Athlos.
Mary Moraa has since been confirmed for the Prefontaine Classic, where she will clash against Tsige Duguma and Keely Hodgkinson among other 800m stars.
