Olympian Mary Moraa Biography: Age, Husband Arap Chemereng Gege, Tribe, Education, & Net Worth

Olympian Mary Moraa biography spells the life story of a renowned Kenyan record breaker in the calibre of silver medalist Keely Hodgkinson. She defeated the latter in the 2022 Commonwealth Games and is still rising higher.

Moraa who specializes in 800 meters race is celebrated for bagging a gold medal in the 2023 World Athletics Championships.

Olympian Mary Moraa profile

Real namesMary Moraa
NicknameNyanza Express
BirthdayJune 15, 2000
Age23 years
ParentsOrphaned
SisterSarah Nyaboke
MentorHellen Obiri
HomeKisii County
TribeKisii
HusbandArap Chemereng Gege
CareerAthlete
ProfessionKenya Police Service
Events400 & 800 meters
Net worthKsh. 50 million

Olympian Mary Moraa biography

Profile of Mary Moraa in World Champion Athletics
Photo: Profile of Mary Moraa in World Champion Athletics . SRC: @KisiiFonts

Who is Mary Moraa? Kenyan athlete Mary Moraa is a celebrated champion specializing in 800 meters.

Orphaned at the age of 2 years after the sudden death of her father and then her mother, Mary experienced a tough childhood under the care of her grandparents.

Luckily, she completed school through bursaries awarded to her during inter-school athletic competitions.

The newly crowned World 800m champion Mary Moraa had this to say.

 “I am simply lost for words. God has been merciful. Achieving three precious titles at the Commonwealth Games, Diamond League, and World Athletics Championships within a year is a blessing that I don’t take for granted.”

Mary Moraa.

She proceeded to thank her mentors and spouse.

“These victories are also for you my former teachers Zablon Oginda and Haron Onchong’a for harnessing my talent.

I also want to thank my management Golazo Kenya, Nike, Athletics Kenya, and my adoring fans for their support and prayers. Mbuya mono.”

Mary Moraa.

The family of Mary Moraa was certainly pivotal in her Gold victory at Budapest.

“My family led by my elder sister Sarah Nyaboke, my hubby Arap Chemereng Gege, and my mentors Hellen Obiri and Beatrice Chepkoech Ogw have been my great support machine.”

Mary Moraa.

Which tribe is Mary Moraa? She is of the Kisii tribe in Western Kenya. She attended Mogonga PAG Mixed Secondary School for her education before diving into the world of athletics.

The 23-year-old Mary Moraa is now among the youngest millionaires in Kenya.

Olympian Mary Moraa biography is highly inspiring for an orphaned little girl who embraced her talents to become a worldwide sensation.