ASAFA POWELL RUMORS & GOSSIP

Jamaica's Powell out for season

Former world-record holder Asafa Powell is out the Olympic sprint relay for Jamaica after pulling his left groin during the 100-meter final. His agent, Paul Doyle, says Powell has two strains in his left groin after he hobbled across the finish line in eighth place in Sunday's final. Doyle says Powell also won't compete in anymore Diamond League meets, ending his season...
Via AP on Fox
August 08, 2012  |  Discuss

Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell out for season

Former world-record holder Asafa Powell is out the Olympic sprint relay for Jamaica after pulling his left groin during the 100-meter final. His agent, Paul Doyle, says Powell has two strains in his left groin after he hobbled across the finish line in eighth place in Sunday's final. Doyle says Powell also won't compete in anymore Diamond League meets, ending his season...
Via AP on Fox
August 08, 2012  |  Discuss

Gatlin, Felix win 100 meters in Doha

American Justin Gatlin nipped Jamaica's Asafa Powell at the line to win the 100 meters in a time of 9.87 seconds at the season-opening Diamond League meet on Friday. Powell got off to the faster start but Gatlin pulled even and managed to get his head in front as they crossed the line. ''This is fastest I ever opened up my career,'' said Gatlin, who dedicated...
Via AP on Fox
May 11, 2012  |  Discuss

Gatlin wins 100 at Diamond League meet in Doha

Justin Gatlin nipped Jamaica's Asafa Powell at the line to win the 100 meters in a time of 9.87 seconds at the season-opening Diamond League meet in Doha on Friday. Powell got off to the faster start but Gatlin pulled even and then managed to get his head in front as they crossed the line. Gatlin tied Powell's world record in Doha six years ago only to have the result erased...
Via AP on Fox
May 11, 2012  |  Discuss

Powell adds Birmingham to pre-Games slate

Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell will race in Birmingham in February as part of his winter indoor season ahead of the Olympics in London.
Via ESPN
December 13, 2011  |  Discuss

Powell to race in Birmingham Indoors in February

Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell will race in Birmingham in February as part of his winter indoor season ahead of the Olympics in London.
Via Sign on San Diego
December 13, 2011  |  Discuss

Powell races indoors again as part of Olympic plan

Jamaican Asafa Powell, the former world 100 metres record holder, will race indoors for the first time in eight years as part of his preparations for next year's London Olympics, he said on Tuesday.
Via Universal Sports
December 13, 2011  |  Discuss

Powell to run indoor track slate to prep for 2012

Aiming for his first individual Olympic gold medal, Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell will run a winter indoor season for the first time in eight years to prepare for the London Games.
Via ESPN
November 22, 2011  |  Discuss

Powell plans indoor season ahead of Olympics

Former 100-meter world-record holder Asafa Powell is planning to run a winter indoor season for the first time in eight years to prepare for the London Olympics.
Via Universal Sports
November 22, 2011  |  Discuss
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