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Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell retires at 40

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Powell set a world record of 9.77 sec in June 2005 before lowering the mark to 9.74, a record that stood until his compatriot Usain Bolt smashed it in May 2008. He ran a final official 100m in May 2021 in Clermont, Florida in 10.07 sec but with a favourable wind.

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The Hindu

Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell retires at 40

Powell set a world record of 9.77 sec in June 2005 before lowering the mark to 9.74, a record that stood until his compatriot Usain Bolt smashed it in May 2008.

1 year ago·India

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IOL

Jamaican sprinter, and former 100m world record holder, Asafa Powell retires at 40

1 year ago·South Africa

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Le Figaro

Athletics: Jamaican Asafa Powell officially retires

Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell, former world record holder in the 100m, formalized his retirement from the sport on Sunday at the age of 40, after stepping away from the international level for several years.

1 year ago·Paris, France

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