Asafa Powell, 100m world record holder before Usain Bolt, retires
In reply to Drapsey
I'm sure feelings are mixed in Jamaica (and elsewhere) on Asafa's legacy, but I think history will be kind to him. One of the sprint greats of recent times with a lot of performances to be proud of.
In reply to bdaTryangle
He at least has to be attributed with the 'revival' of Jamaica's prowess (for want of a better word) on the world's track and field stage.
In reply to Drapsey
Definitely. Helped push the country as a whole back on the map
In reply to Drapsey
Doesn't Asana have the record for the most sub 10 second 100 meter runs?
In reply to Drapsey
Yes .Walk good is right... and proud too to boot. Huge contribution to the cause and he will
be treated very well by history.
Proud of you mi boy.
In reply to hubert
Sub 10 second, 100 meter races
1.Asafa Powell -60
2.Maurice Green -53
3.Ato Boldon-28
4.Frankie Fredericks-27
5.Tyson Gay-19
6. Donovan Bailey-16
7.Usain Bolt -16
8. Carl Lewis -15
9.Denis Mitchell -12
10. Justin Gatlin- 11
In reply to Dukes
Yes..SAFA burned up the circuit in many countries.
Jamaicans still love their 'Safa. And they are very proud of him.
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In reply to Ewart
Correck is right 
In reply to Dukes
Congrats Asafa on a magnificent career. Crazy it coincided a bit with that other dude.
Thanks to a great servant of Culpepper Island athletics. 
