Asafa Powell
Asafa Powell is a 26 year old Jamaican sprinter specializing in short distance sprint. Standing 6' 3" tall and weighing 190 pounds, he is one of the most consistent athlete in 100m sprint, with an unbelievable clocking time of less than 9.80 seconds 7 times, thus making it the most number of times anyone could achieve this feat. Let's try to explore the life and career of this amazing athlete.
Olympics: Jamaican Chief Blasts Number of Asafa Powell Dope Tests
Asafa Powell was 'mentally disturbed' by number of dope tests ahead of 100m final, says Jamaican team leader
Olympics: Bolt in Ominous Form As Gay Struggles, But Still Makes Semi-finals
Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell and Tyson Gay are all through to the semi-finals of the 100m
Olympics: Powell Suffers Injury Scare in 100m Heats
Asafa Powell complained of a stomach problem after his 100m heat but Usain Bolt looked imperious in qualification
Olympics: Powell Propelled By Personal Tragedy As He Prepares for Greatest Showdown on Earth
Asafa Powell, heading for his redemption moment in the 100m, talks to Donald McRae
Top-ranking Jamaicans Look Good As Gold
Asafa Powell, Usain Bolt and Melaine Walker will lead the strong Jamaican charge in Beijing
Top-ranking Jamaicans Look Good As Gold
Asafa Powell, Usain Bolt and Melaine Walker will lead the strong Jamaican charge in Beijing
Powell Turns Screw on Bolt in 100m
Asafa Powell beat fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt in a time of 9.88sec in Stockholm
Chest Strain Delays Powell's Season
100m world record holder Asafa Powell will take time to recover from injury before starting his season in late June
Powell Sets New World Record
Athletics: Asafa Powell beat the 100 meters world record with a blistering run of 9.74 seconds at the IAAF Grand Prix in Rieti.
Athletics: Powell and Richards Scoop Prizes
Asafa Powell and Sanya Richards have been named 2006 world athletes of the year by the IAAF.
Athletics: Powell Plans Palace World Record
Asafa Powell declared he is in good enough shape to break his own 100m world record at London grand prix in Crystal Palace.
Athletics: Powell in Peak Form for Palace
Asafa Powell ran another sub-10 second 100 metres in Stockholm and looks in fine form for another fast run at Crystal Palace.
Athletics: Powell Equals Record
Dwain Chambers' drugs comeback was run out of the headlines as Asafa Powell equalled the world record in Gateshead.
Powell Equals 100m Record
Grand Prix: Asafa Powell has equalled his own 100 metres world record of 9.77secs at the British Grand Prix in Gateshead.
Athletics: Gatlin's Record Run Was Wind Assisted Says Powell
Joint 100 metres world record holder Asafa Powell has called into question the run by Justin Gaitlin which equalled his time.
Athletics: Gatlin Gets Cold Feet
Cold weather has taken the blame for the cancellation of the 100m showdown at Gateshead between Justin Gatlin and Asafa Powell.
Gatlin 'record' Rounded Up
Athletics: IAAF declares Justin Gatlin ran 9.766sec in Doha and must now share 100m mark with Asafa Powell.
Athletics: Gatlin Sets New 100m World Record
American Justin Gatlin shaved 1/100th of a second off Asafa Powell's world record in Doha, setting a new mark of 9.76
Powell Strolls to 100m Gold
World record holder Asafa Powell barely broke a sweat as he took the 100m gold in Melbourne.
Athletics: Powell Set to Take Spotlight Off Pittman
Sprinter Asafa Powell should increase interest in the Games and take the spotlight away from controversial Australian athlete Jana Pittman as the athletics programme gets underway.
Athletics: Powell Down and Out
World record holder Asafa Powell was forced to pull as Justin Gatlin took the 100m in record time at Crystal Palace.
Athletics: Young Guns Add Dignity to the Dash
Asafa Powell and Justin Gatlin Asafa Powell and Justin Gatlin represent the new breed of 100 metres sprinter: polite, friendly and modest.