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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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) *.
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. Powell set a world record of 9.77sec in...
2 days ago · Thompson is now the fourth-fastest Jamaican in history, behind Bolt, Yohan Blake and Asafa Powell. “I am not sure how fast I can go, but the time did not surprise me tonight,” he said.
3 days ago · Thompson, now the fourth fastest Jamaican - behind Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Asafa Powell - said he had much to improve on making his Olympic debut in Paris. “It's kind of new to me, but I'm ...
