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Asafa Powell CD (born 23 November 1982) is a retired Jamaican sprinter who specialised in the 100 metres. He set the 100 metres world record twice, between June 2005 and May 2008 with times of 9.77 and 9.74 seconds.
Nov 25, 2022 · Jamaican Asafa Powell, who held the men’s 100m world record before Usain Bolt, has retired from track and field.. Powell held a 40th birthday and retirement party on Wednesday. Bolt filmed a video to wish his countryman well upon retirement. Powell last raced in May 2021, according to World Athletics, and did not compete at Jamaica’s Olympic Trials last year.
Asafa POWELL, Jamaica
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Asafa Powell's 9.77 in Zurich (© Getty Images) Jamaica’s Asafa Powell was presented with the prestigious World Athlete of the Year Award following a spectacular season which saw him remain undefeated at 100m and run under 10 seconds an unprecedented 12 times! At the age of 23 Powell also won a share of the Golden League Jackpot, equalled his ...
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Former world record-holder Asafa Powell won the 100-meter final Friday night in Jamaica's trials in 9.84 seconds. The 32-year-old Powell used a strong finish to earn a spot in the world championships in August in China. Powell dominated three rounds of races at the National Stadium. Nickel Ashmeade finished second at 9.91, followed by Kemar Bailey-Cole at 9.97, and ...
Asafa Powell of Jamaica running in the second of two heats of the men's 100m at the Rieti Grand Prix meeting - IAAF World Athletics Tour - this afternoon improved his World 100m record with a time of 9.74 seconds (+1.7 m/s wind) *. 1. Powell Asafa JAM 9.74 (WR*) 2.
Nov 27, 2022 · Paris (AFP) – Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell has officially retired following his 40th birthday, the former 100m world record holder announced Sunday on social media. Powell set a world record ...
Nov 26, 2022 · KINGSTON, Jamaica — One of the most enduring sprinters of all time, Asafa Powell, has retired from track-and-field after nearly two decades. The Jamaican made the announcement via Twitter on ...
Asafa POWELL. Jamaica. Athletics. Olympic Medals. 1 G. Games Participations 4. First Olympic Games Athens 2004. Year of Birth 1982. Olympic Results. Biography. Personal Bests: 100 – 9.72 (2008); 200 – 19.90 (2006). Featured. Chris Gayle’s 1000 T20 sixes adds another diamond to shining Jamaican crown.
