OregonGoldRush | Anderson fails to advance in 800m

National record holder Navasky Anderson failed to advance to the semi-finals of the men’s 800 metres competition at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon on Wednesday.

Anderson, Jamaica's only competitor in the men's two-lap event, finished seventh in heat three in one minute 48.37 seconds.

The event was won by Moroccan Moad Zahafi in 1:46.15. Gabriel Tual of France was second in 1:46.34 with third going to Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi in 1:46.45. The fastest qualifier was Marco Arop of Canada who won heat 5 in 1:44.46.