Asafa Powell

Asafa Powell C.D (born November 23, 1982) is a Jamaican sprinter who specialises in the 100 metres. He held the 100 m world record between June 2005 and May 2008, with times of 9.77 and 9.74 seconds respectively. Powell has consistently broken the 10-second barrier in competition, with his personal best of 9.72 s being the fourth fastest time in the history of the event. Powell competed in the 100 m at the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2008 Beijin... more

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  • Nov 23, 1982 (age 27 years)

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  • 1.9 m (6.2 ft )

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