Asafa Powell CD is a Jamaican retired sprinter who specialised in the 100 metres. 74 seconds. 72 s ranking fourth on the all-time list of men's 100-metre athletes. As of 1 September 2016, Powell has broken the 10-second barrier more times than anyone else - 97 times. 07 s, set on 27 May 2010 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
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Powell leading a heat at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, Japan.
Powell anchoring the Jamaican relay team to a World Championship gold medal
Powell plays to the crowd at the 2010 Bislett Games
Powell with a wind-aided 9.72s win at the 2010 Bislett Games
The progression of Powell's 100 m seasons' best timesIn their own words 10
I've waited too long, too, too long. I am the most hungry person out there.
Asafa Powell says it is time to step out of Usain Bolt's shadow, THE GUARDIAN, August 20 2011
I think before a championship: yes, this is the best shape I've ever been in. I think I have a great chance, a 99% chance of winning.
Asafa Powell quick out of the blocks to warn Usain Bolt: 'I'm No1 now', THE GUARDIAN, July 08 2011
Usain is not a good starter‚ so if you get out of the blocks and Usain is right beside you, you know that can be trouble for you.
Asafa Powell condemns Britain's best sprinters as 'lazy', THE GUARDIAN, July 23 2009
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Asafa Powell CD is a Jamaican retired 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. Powell has consistently broken the 10-second barrier in competition, with his personal best of 9.72 s ranking fourth on the all-time list of men's 100-metre athletes. As of 1 September 2016, Powell has broken the 10-second barrier more times than anyone else - 97 times. He currently holds the world record for the 100-yard dash with a time of 9.07 s, set on 27 May 2010 in Ostrava, Czech Republic. In 2016, he became Olympic champion in the 4 × 100 metres relay.
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