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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
Nov 25, 2022 · OlympicTalk. Published November 25, 2022 03:16 AM. Getty Images. 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.
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- nickzaccardi@yahoo.com
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.
Asafa POWELL, Jamaica
Jan 10, 2005 · Published in IAAF Magazine Issue 4 - 2004. Although he missed out on the medals at the Athens Olympic Games, Asafa Powell was the sprinting revelation of the year. Jean-Philippe Leclaire spoke to the young Jamaican who ran a phenomenal 9 times under 10 seconds this summer.
May 9, 2024 · Jamaican Olympian, Asafa Powell, is the first person to be presented with the Bleu & Bougie Superstar Award by the promoters of the New York-based Elite Weekend at the inaugural staging of the event in Jamaica. He received the award on March 17, 2024, at Devon House in Kingston.
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...
