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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.

    • 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
    • 23 November 1982 (age 40), Spanish Town, Jamaica
    • 87 kg (192 lb)
    • Jamaican
  2. Asafa Powell is a Jamaican sprinter who holds the world record for the 100m with a time of 9.72 seconds. He is also a former Olympic champion, world champion and Diamond League winner in the 100m.

  3. Nov 25, 2022 · The Jamaican sprinter, who held the men's 100m world record before Usain Bolt, has retired from the sport at the age of 40. He last raced in 2021 and did not compete at the Olympic Trials last year. He is the fastest man in history without an Olympic or world 100m title.

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  4. 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. Powell dominated three rounds of races at the National Stadium.

  5. Feb 5, 2007 · The Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell was presented with the prestigious World Athlete of the Year Award in 2006 after a spectacular season of 12 sub-10 seconds and a share of the Golden League Jackpot. He also won the Commonwealth Games gold medal and equalled his own World record twice. Learn more about his achievements, background and future plans.

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  7. Aug 9, 2020 · 1K. 58K views 3 years ago. Asafa Powell is one of the greatest sprinters to ever live, having played a major role in the sprinting renneissance of the 2000s. This is why in this video we will...

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  8. 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.

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