Anderson and Beckford win national 800m titles in Jamaica

Navasky Anderson and Kelly-Ann Beckford claimed the national 800m titles on Saturday, the third day of the JAAA championships held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. Anderson, who holds the men's national record, led from the start to win his second national championship and first since 2022.

Anderson finished the race in 1:47.29, ahead of Kirk Dawkins of Florida A&M University, who clocked 1:50.26, and Dujhaumtai Lewis, who took third place with 1:56.84. This victory marks a significant achievement for Anderson in the national competition.

In the women's 800m final, defending champion Kelly-Ann Beckford secured back-to-back titles. Running a time of 2:02.74, she finished ahead of 1500m champion Adelle Tracey, who came in at 2:03.93, and Leanna Lewis, who finished third with 2:04.82. Beckford's performance continues her dominance in the event after setting a personal best of 1:58.46 earlier this year.