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Jamaica's 800m national record holder, Navasky Anderson has joined the Under Armour-backed Mission Run Baltimore team for his next career chapter.
Jamaican sprinter Navasky Anderson has reacted after joining the Under Armour-backed Mission Run Baltimore team.
Anderson, the national 800m record holder, has made waves in both local and international athletics and this new chapter with the UA Mission Run Baltimore squad is expected to elevate his presence on the global stage even further.
In a post on social media, the Baltimore-based club announced the arrival of Anderson, hailing him as a key addition to their growing roster of talent.
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The club’s social media post welcomed the 24-year-old to what they dubbed the “#Baltimore800m sqUAd,” proudly noting that “#charmcity just got a little faster.”
Anderson’s arrival strengthens an already dynamic middle-distance program, known for fostering elite athletes.
“The process already started; let’s leave the journey in God’s hands,” Anderson wrote on Instagram, reflecting on the significance of his transition to the team.
The sprinter’s move to the professional team signals his intention to continue his upward trajectory, aiming for even greater achievements in the years to come.
Anderson, a native of Jamaica, has already made his mark in athletics by setting the national record in the 800m.
His breakthrough moment came at the 2022 NCAA Outdoor Championships, where he ran a blistering 1:45.02 to claim silver and set a new Jamaican 800m record.
That performance solidified his position as one of the top middle-distance runners in the world and earned him a spot on the international stage.
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He also represented Jamaica at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, that same year, competing among the world’s best.
Beyond the championships, Anderson’s performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham was another significant milestone.
There, he reached the senior final of the 800m, ultimately finishing in fifth place.
His consistency and ability to perform under pressure have established him as a formidable force in middle-distance running.
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Now, with the support of Under Armour and the Mission Run Baltimore team, Anderson is poised to take his career to even greater heights.
The team’s commitment to fostering elite athleticism and performance is expected to provide him with the resources and environment needed to continue improving and achieving new personal bests.
Anderson’s move to the Baltimore-based team also comes at a time when Jamaican athletics continues to shine on the world stage.
His addition to a professional team under the Under Armour umbrella only strengthens the prospects of Jamaican middle-distance running in the coming years.
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