Lilian Odira reveals impact of motherhood ahead of season-opener at Kip Keino Classic
Reigning World 800m champion Lilian Odira says she is drawing much of her strength from being a mother, even as she prepares to kick off her season at the 2026 Kip Keino Classic on Friday, 24 April.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOdira, 27, is preparing to defend her 800m title from last year, as she takes part in her first race of 2026.“I’m going to run at the Kip Keino Classic as my season opener because I haven’t competed since the start of 2026,” Odira said.”I want to see how my body is and how far we have gone with training. I would like to defend my title because I’m the Kip Keino champion.”Reigning World Champion in 800m, Lilian Odira, amesema hakuna excuse ya kukosa Absa Kip Keino Classic 🔥🏃♀️24th April | Nyayo Stadium, NairobiFika Nyayo Stadium, juu itakua mwecheche #absakipkeinoclassic2026 #Running #AthleticsKenya #Kenya #Sports pic.twitter.com/RIrROGSiYL— Kass Media Group (@Kass_FMOfficial) April 17, 2026 Odira is coming off a brilliant 2025, which saw her secur..