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Lilian Odira, a mother of two, is the reigning 800 meter World Champion, but her rise to the top was anything but smooth.
Lilian Odira’s Coach Explains Tough Journey From Balancing Training and Motherhood to World Championship 800m TitleLilian Odira’s coach Jacinta Muraguri has explained the level of sacrifice and hard work it had to take to turn the 2024 Olympian into an 800 meter world champion.
Odira stunned a star-studded field that included the likes of Mary Moraa, Sarah Moraa, Keely Hodgkinson and Jessica Hull to clinch the world title in Tokyo, setting a new championship record of 1:54.62 in the process.
Her rise to prominence is a result of a lot of hard work she has had to put in over the last couple of years, which has seen her deliver two children along the way, with the youngest a three-year old who only stopped weaning a number of months ago.
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Speaking to Citizen TV’s Sporty Monday in a recent guest appearance,Coach Muraguri reflected on the journey:
“The journey has not been easy because we have faced many challenges — from training issues to injuries and the everyday difficulties athletes encounter. But for Lilian, it has been a story of resilience,” Odira said.
Muraguri revealed she began working with Odira in 2019, but progress was disrupted first by the COVID-19 pandemic and later by maternity breaks. Each return demanded immense discipline.
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“After childbirth, there was extra weight and muscle pain to deal with. Cutting that weight was tough, but in the process it gave her great strength because we focused on a lot of mileage and endurance work,” she said.
Becoming a Mother Was a Big Hindrance to Training
Balancing motherhood with training was the biggest test. Muraguri explained how Odira endured sleepless nights and the strain of breastfeeding while still preparing for competition.
Despite this, she steadily regained form, finishing fourth at the Africa Championships, winning silver at the All Africa Games, and later qualifying for the Olympics, where she ran a personal best and reached the semi-finals.
Her 2025 World Championship victory in Tokyo has cemented her place among the best in the world, proof that persistence pays off.
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“Her journey shows the sacrifice, resilience, and strength it takes to rise again after setbacks — and she has proved that she can compete at the very highest level,” Muraguri said proudly.
With her children now older and her confidence soaring, Odira’s inspiring story of balancing motherhood with global success has set a new benchmark in Kenyan athletics.