Lilian Odira and Vivian Kiprotich have failed to qualify for the finals of the 800m race at the Paris 2024 Olympics, succumbing to the scorching heat in their semifinals. Mary Moraa, however, will be Kenya’s sole representative in the final. Moraa, the reigning world champion, secured her place with a commanding performance, finishing her semifinal in 1:57.86. She looked comfortable throughout, making a strong statement ahead of the final.
Moraa will face stiff competition from Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson, who won her semifinal with an impressive time of 1:56.86. This sets the stage for an intriguing final showdown.
More details and updates will follow as the final approaches, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at 10:57 PM EAT.
Mary Moraa is set to be Kenya’s sole representative in the final of the 800m race at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics after her impressive performance in the semifinals. Moraa, the reigning world champion, comfortably won her semifinal with a time of 1:57.86, making a strong case for her chances in the final.
Unfortunately, Lilian Odira and Vivian Chebet failed to qualify for the finals. Odira narrowly missed out, finishing fourth in her heat with a time that wasn’t enough to advance. Vivian Chebet, the least experienced member of the Kenyan team, finished last in her semifinal group with a time of 1:59.64.
Lilian Odira and Vivian Kiprotich have failed to qualify for the finals of the 800m race at the Paris 2024 Olympics, succumbing to the scorching heat in their semifinals. Mary Moraa, however, will be Kenya’s sole representative in the final. Moraa, the reigning world champion, secured her place with a commanding performance, finishing her semifinal in 1:57.86. She looked comfortable throughout, making a strong statement ahead of the final.
Moraa will face stiff competition from Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson, who won her semifinal with an impressive time of 1:56.86. This sets the stage for an intriguing final showdown.
More details and updates will follow as the final approaches, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at 10:57 PM EAT.
Hodgkinson’s performance sets up an intriguing final showdown.
The final will take place on Tuesday at 10:57 PM EAT, and all eyes will be on Moraa as she aims to bring home the gold for Kenya.
