Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi did not qualify for the 60m final at the NCAA Championships, finishing 13th overall with a time of 6.61 seconds. He recently set a national record of 6.56 seconds at the SEC Indoor Championships, showcasing his talent. MAF officials view his NCAA participation positively for his future in athletics.

Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi, a member of the national track team, was unable to qualify for the 60-meter final at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships held in Virginia, United States. In the second preliminary round heat, he finished seventh with a time of 6.61 seconds, placing him 13th overall among 16 competitors. Only the top eight racers from the heats advanced to the final stage, which is scheduled for Saturday.

Notably, the 20-year-old recently recorded his personal best and a national record of 6.56 seconds during the 2025 SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships, where he earned a bronze medal. This achievement surpassed his previous record of 6.60 seconds, set less than a month ago at the Tiger Paw Invitational Championships in Clemson, California, thus placing him among the top ten runners at Auburn University.

Robert Ballard, the technical director of the Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF), remarked on Azeem’s participation in the NCAA as a promising sign for his future in athletics. He noted, “He did everything to make it to the NCAA championships finals. Running 6.61s in a major event is a real positive sign for future things to come. Muhammad Azeem was just 5/100th outside the top eight for the final.”

In summary, Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi fell short of qualifying for the NCAA Indoor Championships final, finishing with a time of 6.61 seconds. Despite this setback, he has recently achieved a national record in the 60-meter dash and garnered praise from athletic officials for his potential. His participation in significant events like the NCAA is viewed as a positive indicator of his prospects in future competitions.

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