Mary Moraa Quotes
b. 2000 Kenya
Mary Moraa (born 15 June 2000) is a Kenyan athlete who specialises in the 800 metres.
Random Mary Moraa quote
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Athletics has uplifted me, from a nobody to now a somebody, from the poorest of all.
You don’t have to stay down when you are left with nothing and no one.
When I saw her (Obiri) physically, I decided there and then, she will be my mentor.
This is also work. You cannot run forever, you have to have options, something else which motivates you.
If you can compete during primary and secondary school competitions, it is a way of showcasing your talent. Someone will spot you. So don’t lose hope, you must have a target.
Anything is possible if you trust in God, stay focused on your talent and seek help if you see someone who can help you advance your career, even though sometimes it is difficult.
I am happy. It is a big achievement for me, for my family and for my country.
Ah, are the cameras following me because they think I can be a champion, too? The cameras are on me because I am also a champion.
When I crossed the line, I still had the running energy, and I found myself dancing.
Athletics has taught me to love other athletes. You have to care about each other and be happy for those who win. We encourage and advise each other.
If I stayed in the village in Kisii, western Kenya, I wouldn’t be known, but my talent has made me known. Yes, athletics has changed my story, my life greatly. It is hard to explain.
Now I am somewhere. I am a somebody, A lady called me and said she has named her daughter Mary Moraa, after me. I was surprised, I was confused.
That is my sister, It was prayer day in her school. I have taken care of her since she joined primary school. When our parents died, she was six months old.
This is usually a very hard time for me. There are times I sit down and cry. And cry some more. It is still tough for me.
I asked myself, ‘what life is this that we have left with?’ But I had to remain focused. I was lucky to get a school principal who treated me like his daughter, took me in, introduced me to sports.
When Obiri gave me shoes and other running facilities, I told myself I would not disappoint her. I followed in her footsteps. I reminded myself, I may not have everything else, but I have the talent.
Athletics is painful, it is not easy. You have to put in a lot of effort to be successful, you have to endure and learn, you have to focus on your target. I woke up at 5am, I am still here.
Coach, we had too much pressure this season. I am thinking how we started the season, on a low with the indoor tour, but we are ending it with a gold medal. I am satisfied with the performance.