Lilian Odira

Lilian Odira (born 18 April 1999) is a Kenyan middle distance runner. In 2024, she became Kenyan national champion over 800 metres.[1]

Lilian Odira
Personal information
NationalityKenyan
Born (1999-04-18) 18 April 1999
Sport
SportAthletics
EventMiddle distance running
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800m: 1:59.27 (Nairobi, 2024)

Career

She is from Migori County. She returned to racing in 2024 after giving birth.[2][3] She runs for the Kenyan Prisons services and is coached by Jacinta Murigura.[4]

She competed at the 2024 African Games in Accra in March 2024, and ran 2:00.81 to finish fourth in the women’s 800m.[5][6]

In May 2024, she became Kenyan national champion over 800 metres in Nairobi, running a time of 2:02.21.[7][8]

She won the Kenyan Olympic qualifier in June 2024, ahead of Mary Moraa in a time of 1:59.27.[9] This time also met the qualifying standard for the 2024 Paris Olympics.[10]

In June 2024, she was named in the Kenyan team for the 2024 Paris Olympics.[11]

References
  1. "Lilian Odira". World Athletics. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  2. "Odira outsprints Moraa as Reynolds comes tops in 1500m battled". Standard Media. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  3. Omotto, Joel (14 June 2024). "Moraa's fate hangs in the balance as Athletics Kenya makes decision on Olympics 800m team". Pulsesports. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  4. "Beatrice Chebet explains why she feared corruption claims at Olympics trials". Pulse Sports. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  5. "Paid In Full: Odira Receives Payment For Sacrifices Made In Pursuit Of Paris Ticket". Capitalfm. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  6. "African Games". World Athletics. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  7. Ojung'a, Christine (22 May 2024). "Athletics: Odira Smashes Her National Record, Books Women's 800m Ticket To Cameroon". Sportsdesk.co.ke. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  8. "Kenyan Championships". World Athletics. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  9. "Lilian Odira punches her maiden Olympic ticket in 800m". kbc.co.ke. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  10. Gault, Jonathan (14 June 2024). "Kenyan Olympic Trials Day 1: Faith Kipyegon Is Back, Mary Moraa Is Beaten, Reynold Cheruiyot Wins 1500 Thriller". Lets Run. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  11. Okeyo, Dennis (June 16, 2024). "Faith leads chase for glory as Olympics squad is unveiled". tnx.africa. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
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