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.