Anderson to seek spot in 800m semis through repechage round

August 07, 2024
Navasky Anderson. - Gladstone Taylor photo.

Jamaica's 800m representative Navasky Anderson failed to secure an automatic qualification spot for the semi-final of the event at the ongoing Paris Olympics.

Anderson, who competed in heat five, finished fifth in 1:46.82.

The national record holder will seek a spot in the semis through the repechage round.

Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi was the fastest qualifier as he won heat three in 1:44.64

- Orane Buchanan

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