Former world 100m record holder Asafa Powell is confident he will do well this season.

Powell, who twice set the world 100m records between 2005 and 2008 with times of 9.77 and 9.74, is looking forward to Tokyo 2020, which will be his last Olympic Games.

The 37-year-old sprinter who helped Jamaica to the Rio 2016 men’s 4x100m title, said with the support he receives from Jamaicans it’s hard to give up.

Powell, the Osaka 2007 and Berlin 2009 World Championships 100m bronze medallist, however, said this season could turn out his career decider.

Powell was speaking after his 5th place finish at the New Balance Boston Indoor Meet on the weekend.


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Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.

10 COMMENTS

  1. I wish him all the best. He. He have made us proud before, so if he think he can do it. Let him.. God alone supposed to judge. . Go Asafa we miss u and bolt on d track….

  2. @anthony clarke OLD AGE IS A BYTCH
    ASAFA IS AROUND 40 NOW
    AND MEN NEED THE LITTLE BLUE PILL ? FOR ENERGY AND TESTOSTERONE ? ?
    ITS CALLED VIAGARA ?

  3. If he dont win a individual medal at the Olympics! with him on the relay team it will make a big difference I wish him all the best.

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