Navasky Anderson broke his own Jamaican 800m record with a stunning performance in Baltimore.
Jamaican middle-distance runner Navasky Anderson has finally spoken out following his record-breaking performance at the Mission High Performance meet in Baltimore.
Anderson stunned the athletics world after setting a new Jamaican national record in the men’s 800m with an impressive time of 1:44.61.
The performance not only secured him victory but also shaved time off his previous national record.
In a tightly contested race, Anderson held off a strong international field. Morocco’s Moad Zahafi finished second while Ghana’s Alex Amankwah secured third.
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Anderson Reflects on Growth and Gratitude
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In his first Instagram post since the record-breaking run, Anderson expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of support he has received.
“Grateful for the tremendous love and support. The season is still early and it’s just my third race. Aim is to continue to get faster, stronger and healthy most importantly,” he wrote.
Anderson also took time to credit those who have been instrumental in his journey.
“All glory to God and shout out to my family, friends, supporters, coaches and team Under Armour for believing in Navasky Anderson. Let’s keep the good energy going, greatness to come,” he added, striking a tone of faith and optimism.
Eyes Set on Greater Heights
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With the World Championhsip season looming and major international meets on the horizon, Anderson’s early-season form is sending a strong message.
His performance in Baltimore signals not just a personal milestone, but a sign of Jamaica’s growing strength in middle-distance events, a domain traditionally dominated by East African and European athletes.
As he continues to build momentum, Navasky Anderson appears poised to inspire a new generation of Jamaican runners and potentially etch his name among the global greats of the 800m.