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  1. Lagat 5k Record, Rupp 2 Mile Record, Camerina-Williams Shot Record: Three ARs in two meets, plus XC Champs: Spectacular Sports Weekeend! by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder
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    Oshane Bailey took the men's 100m in 10.49 ahead of quarter-miler Edino Steele 10.55. MONTEGO BAY (JAM, Feb 11): At the 34th staging of the Milo Western Relays the MVP quartet of Asafa Powell, Michael Frater, Nesta Carter and Barbadian Andre Hinds lost...

  2. 'If I were an Arsenal player I'd probably be Alex Song'
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    Kelly Sotherton's ultimate relay team Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell, Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis would be a devastating 4x100m relay team © Getty Images Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world, would be the first name on everybody's list. Throw in Asafa...

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    Asafa Powell of Jamaica holds his Athlete of the Meet trophy at the US Open Track and Field meet at Madison Square Garden in New York, January 28, 2012.

    Asafa Powell of Jamaica holds his Athlete of the Meet trophy at the US Open Track and Field meet at Madison Square Garden in New York, January 28, 2012. View Photo »

  4. Busy month for Ennis as World Indoor title defence approaches
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    Jessica Ennis equals her personal best in the Long Jump in Daegu

    Ennis’ inclusion in the Birmingham meet on 18 February, where she will compete in both the 60m Hurdles and Long Jump events, emphasises its billing as one of the world’s premier indoor athletics competitions. Former World record holder Asafa Powell,...

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    The Independent logo The Independent 1 week ago

    The 29-year-old American had surgery last August to fix a tethered spinal cord. Last Saturday, she won the 50m hurdles at the US Open Meeting in New York. "It's all been worth it," Jones said. Asafa Powell, who missed the World Championships last...

  6. Powell wins 50m
    Fiji Times logo Fiji Times 2 weeks ago

    YORK - Asafa Powell won the 50m at the US Open indoor athletics meeting on Saturday, then predicted the powerful Jamaican sprint squad could sweep the 100m podium at the London Olympics. "Yes, it is very possible," Powell said after clocking 5.64sec to...

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    NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 28: Asafa Powell of Jamaica (L) crosses the finish line on his way to victory in the Men's 50 Meter Dash at the US Open track and field event at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2012 in New York City.

    NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 28: Asafa Powell of Jamaica (L) crosses the finish line on his way to victory in the Men's 50 Meter Dash at the US Open track and field event at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2012 in New York City. View Photo »

  8. Asafa Powell wins 100m as Rodgers is injured - from Universal Sports
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  9. The Indoor 60 meters: Where are the Fast Times?
    Speed Endurance logo Speed Endurance 2 weeks ago

    Powell’s 5.64 victory yesterday in the indoor 50 meters was one-tenth of a second slower than his best 50m split of 5.54 seconds outdoors. This made me ponder… when will the indoor 50 and 60 meter world record be broken? And why are the indoor times...

  10. 2012 US Open: Something new, Something Old! by Elliott Denman, note by Larry Eder
    RunBlogRun 2 weeks ago

    And Garden-goers did get a quality, although often bare-boned show. Starting from the end: Asafa Powell rang down the curtain with his second, 9:55 p.m. 5.64-second 55-meter sprint victory over Nesta Carter (5.67) which again demonstrated the talents...

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About Asafa Powell

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Asafa Powell C.D (born November 23, 1982, in Spanish Town, Jamaica) is a Jamaican sprinter and the son of two ministers. He previously held the 100 metres World Record between June 2005 and May 2008, with times of 9.77 and 9.74 seconds respectively. Powell also ran the anchor leg of the gold medal winning and World Record setting, Jamaican men's... Full Article

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 28: Asafa Powell of Jamaica (L) crosses the finish line on his way to victory in the Men's 50 Meter Dash at the US Open track and field event at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2012 in New York City.
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  1. NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 28: Asafa Powell of Jamaica (L) crosses the finish line on his way to victory in the Men's 50 Meter Dash at the US Open track and field event at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 28: Asafa Powell of Jamaica (L) crosses the finish line on his way to victory in the Men's 50 Meter Dash at the US Open track and field event at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2012 in New York City.

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  2. Asafa Powell, of Jamaica, tosses a towel to the crowd after he won the 50 meter dash at the US Open Track and Field meet at Madison Square Garden in New York, January 28, 2012. REUTER/Ray Stubblebine. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Asafa Powell, of Jamaica, tosses a towel to the crowd after he won the 50 meter dash at the US Open Track and Field meet at Madison Square Garden in New York, January 28, 2012. REUTER/Ray Stubblebine.

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  3. Asafa Powell, of Jamaica, crosses the finish line of the 50 meter dash to win ahead of Nesta Carter (hidden), of the U.S. and Justin Gatlin (R), of Jamaica, at the US Open Track and Field meet at Madison Square Garden in New York, January 28, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

    Asafa Powell, of Jamaica, crosses the finish line of the 50 meter dash to win ahead of Nesta Carter (hidden), of the U.S. and Justin Gatlin (R), of Jamaica, at the US Open Track and Field meet at Madison Square Garden in New York, January 28, 2012.

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  4. NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 28: Asafa Powell of Jamaica celebrates winning the Men's 50 Meter Dash at the US Open track and field event at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 28: Asafa Powell of Jamaica celebrates winning the Men's 50 Meter Dash at the US Open track and field event at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2012 in New York City.

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  5. Asafa Powell, of Jamaica, reacts after winning the men's 50-meter dash in the U.S. Open Indoor athletic meet on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in New York. Powell won the race with a time of 5.64. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Asafa Powell, of Jamaica, reacts after winning the men's 50-meter dash in the U.S. Open Indoor athletic meet on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in New York. Powell won the race with a time of 5.64.

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  6. Asafa Powell, center, of Jamaica, wins the men's 50-meter dash with a time of 5.64 at the U.S. Open Indoor athletic meet on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Asafa Powell, center, of Jamaica, wins the men's 50-meter dash with a time of 5.64 at the U.S. Open Indoor athletic meet on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in New York.

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  7. Asafa Powell (3), of Jamaica, runs on his way to winning the men's 50-meter dash in 5:64 in the U.S. Open Indoor athletic meet on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in New York. Finishing behind Powell are, from left to right, Kimmari Roach, of Jamaica in 5.74; Justin Gatlin in 5:71; Nesta... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Asafa Powell (3), of Jamaica, runs on his way to winning the men's 50-meter dash in 5:64 in the U.S. Open Indoor athletic meet on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in New York. Finishing behind Powell are, from left to right, Kimmari Roach, of Jamaica in 5.74; Justin Gatlin in 5:71; Nesta...

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  8. Asafa Powell, center, of Jamaica, wins the men's 50-meter dash in 5:64 in the U.S. Open Indoor athletic meet on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in New York. Finishing behind Powell are, from left to right, Justin Gatlin, of United States, in 5:71; Nesta Carter, of Jamaica; in 5:67; Daniel... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Asafa Powell, center, of Jamaica, wins the men's 50-meter dash in 5:64 in the U.S. Open Indoor athletic meet on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in New York. Finishing behind Powell are, from left to right, Justin Gatlin, of United States, in 5:71; Nesta Carter, of Jamaica; in 5:67; Daniel...

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  9. Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell speaks to reporters during a news conference in advance of the U.S. Open Track and Field Championships, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, in New York. The championships are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28, at New York's Madison Square Garden. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell speaks to reporters during a news conference in advance of the U.S. Open Track and Field Championships, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, in New York. The championships are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28, at New York's Madison Square Garden.

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  10. Jamaican track and field athletes Nesta Carter, left, and Asafa Powell react during a news conference in advance of the U.S. Open Track and Field Championships, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, in New York. The championships are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28, at New York's Madison Square Garden. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Jamaican track and field athletes Nesta Carter, left, and Asafa Powell react during a news conference in advance of the U.S. Open Track and Field Championships, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, in New York. The championships are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28, at New York's Madison Square Garden.

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  11. Athletes including Asafa Powell (C) of Jamaica and his compatriot Yohan Blake (R) compete in the men's 100 metres event at the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at Letzigrund stadium in Zurich September 8, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    Athletes including Asafa Powell (C) of Jamaica and his compatriot Yohan Blake (R) compete in the men's 100 metres event at the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at Letzigrund stadium in Zurich September 8, 2011.

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  12. Jamaica's Yohan Blake (R) runs during the men's 100m race ahead of country fellow Asafa Powell (L) and USA's Walter Dix (C) at the Diamond League series Weltklasse athletics meeting, on September 8, 2011, in Zurich. Blake won the race. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Jamaica's Yohan Blake (R) runs during the men's 100m race ahead of country fellow Asafa Powell (L) and USA's Walter Dix (C) at the Diamond League series Weltklasse athletics meeting, on September 8, 2011, in Zurich. Blake won the race.

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  13. Jamaica's Yohan Blake (R) and Asafa Powell (L) run during the men's 100m race at the Diamond League series Weltklasse athletics meeting on September 8, 2011, in Zurich. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Jamaica's Yohan Blake (R) and Asafa Powell (L) run during the men's 100m race at the Diamond League series Weltklasse athletics meeting on September 8, 2011, in Zurich.

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  14. Jamaican athletes Nesta Carter (L), Yohan Blake (C) and Michael Frater (R) react as they refuse to answer a question regarding fellow sprinter Asafa Powell during a press conference by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) at a cultural hall in Daegu on August 25, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Jamaican athletes Nesta Carter (L), Yohan Blake (C) and Michael Frater (R) react as they refuse to answer a question regarding fellow sprinter Asafa Powell during a press conference by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) at a cultural hall in Daegu on August 25, 2011.

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  15. Asafa Powell of Jamaica smiles during a training session for the IAAF Daegu 2011 World Championship in Daegu August 24, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    Asafa Powell of Jamaica smiles during a training session for the IAAF Daegu 2011 World Championship in Daegu August 24, 2011.

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  16. Justin Gatlin responds to questions during an interview after the men's 50-meter dash at the U.S. Open Indoor athletic meet on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in New York. Asafa Powell, of Jamaica, won the race with a time of 5.64. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Justin Gatlin responds to questions during an interview after the men's 50-meter dash at the U.S. Open Indoor athletic meet on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in New York. Asafa Powell, of Jamaica, won the race with a time of 5.64.

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  17. LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: David Rudisha, Asafa Powell, Sally Pearson, David Oliver, Dayron Robles and Mo Farah poses for photographers befoe the Aviva London Grand Prix press Conference at Crystal Palace on August 4, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: David Rudisha, Asafa Powell, Sally Pearson, David Oliver, Dayron Robles and Mo Farah poses for photographers befoe the Aviva London Grand Prix press Conference at Crystal Palace on August 4, 2011 in London, England.

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  18. LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Asafa Powell speaks to the press during a Aviva London Grand Prix press Conference at Crystal Palace on August 4, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Asafa Powell speaks to the press during a Aviva London Grand Prix press Conference at Crystal Palace on August 4, 2011 in London, England.

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  19. Jamaica's Asafa Powell (R) and Zimbabwe's Ngonidzashe Makusha (L) compete during the 100 m final of the Hungarian athletics Grand Prix on July 30, 2011. Powell won the event. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    Jamaica's Asafa Powell (R) and Zimbabwe's Ngonidzashe Makusha (L) compete during the 100 m final of the Hungarian athletics Grand Prix on July 30, 2011. Powell won the event.

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  20. Asafa Powell, right, of Jamaica races to finish first in the men's 100m sprint at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix 2011, in the Ferenc Puskas Stadium in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, July 30, 2011. On the left is Ngonidzashe Makasura of Zimbabwe. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Asafa Powell, right, of Jamaica races to finish first in the men's 100m sprint at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix 2011, in the Ferenc Puskas Stadium in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, July 30, 2011. On the left is Ngonidzashe Makasura of Zimbabwe.

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  21. Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell smiles during a press conference at the first Gyulai Istvan Memorial Track and Field Grand Prix in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 28, 2011. Powell will be one of the stars of the tournament to be held in Puskas Ferenc Stadium in Budapest next weekend to... AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell smiles during a press conference at the first Gyulai Istvan Memorial Track and Field Grand Prix in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 28, 2011. Powell will be one of the stars of the tournament to be held in Puskas Ferenc Stadium in Budapest next weekend to...

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  22. LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JULY 26: Asafa Powell of Jamaica talks to the media during the Li Ning donation ceremony to the Olympic Museum on July 26, 2011 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Li Ning is the first Chinese sports brand to donate to the Museum. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JULY 26: Asafa Powell of Jamaica talks to the media during the Li Ning donation ceremony to the Olympic Museum on July 26, 2011 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Li Ning is the first Chinese sports brand to donate to the Museum.

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  23. LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JULY 26: Li Ning, Chairman of Li Ning makes a speech as Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia, Asafa Powell of Jamaica and Zhang Yining of China look on during the Li Ning donation ceremony to the Olympic Museum on July 26, 2011 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Li Ning is the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JULY 26: Li Ning, Chairman of Li Ning makes a speech as Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia, Asafa Powell of Jamaica and Zhang Yining of China look on during the Li Ning donation ceremony to the Olympic Museum on July 26, 2011 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Li Ning is the...

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  24. LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JULY 26: Li Ning, Chairman of Li Ning, Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia and Asafa Powell of Jamaica share a joke during the Li Ning donation ceremony to the Olympic Museum on July 26, 2011 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Li Ning is the first Chinese sports brand to donate... Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JULY 26: Li Ning, Chairman of Li Ning, Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia and Asafa Powell of Jamaica share a joke during the Li Ning donation ceremony to the Olympic Museum on July 26, 2011 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Li Ning is the first Chinese sports brand to donate...

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  25. LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JULY 26: Asafa Powell of Jamaica and Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia check out past Olympic medals during the Li Ning donation ceremony at the Olympic Museum on July 26, 2011 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Li Ning is the first Chinese sports brand to donate to the Museum. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JULY 26: Asafa Powell of Jamaica and Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia check out past Olympic medals during the Li Ning donation ceremony at the Olympic Museum on July 26, 2011 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Li Ning is the first Chinese sports brand to donate to the Museum.

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 28: Asafa Powell of Jamaica (L) crosses the finish line on his way to victory in the Men's 50 Meter Dash at the US Open track and field event at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2012 in New York City.

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