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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.
Jun 27, 2015 · 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.
Feb 5, 2007 · 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!
Honours Summary. 1 x Olympic champion. 2 x World champion. 1 x Diamond League Final winner. 1 x World Championships Silver medallist. More Honours. World Rankings. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests.
Nov 27, 2022 · Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell has officially retired following his 40th birthday, the former 100m world record holder announced Sunday on social media.
Nov 28, 2022 · Four-time World Athletics champion and former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell of Jamaica announced his retirement on Twitter on Sunday following his 40th birthday on Nov. 23. “Chapter 40...
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 ...
Jan 8, 2008 · Jamaica’s World 100m record holder Asafa Powell was the official starter for the Avia OC Marathon in Irvine, California, USA on Sunday (6 Jan) from where he was interviewed by Larry Eder of American Track and Field.
Jul 4, 2015 · Asafa Powell is getting quicker and quicker the closer the world championships get. The former world record-holder, filling Usain Bolt's shoes for Jamaica, ran the third-fastest 100...
