July 20, 2022
Middle distance runner Navasky Anderson makes his World Athletics Championships debut in the men’s 800 metres today at 7:20 p.m. STAR Sports’ Daniel Wheeler had a question-and-answer session with him.
Daniel Wheeler: What songs are on your playlist, and what’s your favourite?
Navasky Anderson: I listen to Skillibeng’s Torpedo. That is one of my favourites because it puts me in my element.
DW: Do you have a word or mantra that you say to yourself when you’re competing?
NA: Confidence, Faith and Strong Mind.
DW: How long have you been dreaming about making it to the World Champs?
NA: For a very long time I have been dreaming about making the national team.
DW: Who is your favourite sports hero?
NA: My training partner Marco Arop
DW: What do you do to calm your butterflies while you compete?
NA: I take deep breaths and I put my glasses on.
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