KUJAWY POMORZE, Poland — Former Mississippi State middle-distance runners Navasky Anderson and Abdullahi Hassan concluded their debut at the World Indoor Championships as semifinalists in the 800 meters, according to World Athletics.
Anderson finished third in his semifinal heat with a time of 1:46.65, while Hassan posted a time of 1:47.05 to place sixth. Both runners competed in the first section of the men’s 800-meter semifinal.
Neither athlete advanced to the final, as the top two finishers in each heat earned automatic qualification, and no additional time qualifiers were available. Anderson ranked 13th overall among semifinalists, and Hassan placed 17th.
This event marked the end of the World Championships for the year, with the next outdoor world championships scheduled for 2027 in Beijing, China. For more on Mississippi State track and field, visit HailState.com and follow “HailStateTF” on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
