Mary Moraa Storms to 800m World Title in Budapest

In a stunning display of power and speed, Kenyan Mary Moraa was crowned the world champion in the women’s 800 meters at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The 23-year-old, known for her unique running style and finishing kick, produced a perfectly timed race to outsprint a formidable field that included defending champion Athing Mu of the USA and Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson. Moraa took the lead from the bell and never looked back, holding her form down the final straight to cross the line in a personal best time. Her victory was Kenya’s only gold on the track in the women’s events (excluding Kipyegon’s 5000m) and signaled the arrival of a new global superstar in middle-distance running. The win was celebrated across Kenya as a triumph for a new generation of athletes.