Asafa Powell
Asafa Powell is a retired Jamaican sprinter, born on November 23, 1982, in Kingston, Jamaica. He is best known for setting the world record in the 100 meters with a time of 9.74 seconds in 2007, a record that showcased his extraordinary speed and ability. Throughout his career, Powell was a dominant force in sprinting, consistently ranking among the fastest runners in the world. He has participated in multiple Olympics and World Championships, contributing to Jamaica's rich legacy in track and field. Powell's career is marked by both impressive victories and narrow losses, emphasizing the critical role of milliseconds in elite competition.
Born on Nov 23, 1982 (42 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 3 | 8.67 | 0.24% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 7,187 | $15,000 | 36$ |
| Bahamas | 2 | 7.00 | 0.70% | +10% | 393,248 | 3,025 | $13,000 | 100$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,968 | $700,000 | 564$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,584 | $2,700,000 | 1,137$ |
| Totals | 7 | 79,895,048 | 45,764 | $3,428,000 | 1,837$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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United Kingdom:
The athletes he used to beat – including Tyson Gay, Yohan Blake, Asafa Powell and Justin Gatlin – were also quicker than the cream of the 2025 generation.
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Bahamas:
Asafa Powell won the silver medal behind American gold medalist Tyson Gay and Jamaican Asafa Powell.
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Switzerland:
Asafa Powell has set world records multiple times under the guidance of Trevor Francis.
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Bahamas:
Asafa Powell was ahead of Derrick Atkins when he won a silver medal in Osaka.
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Jamaica:
Asafa Powell is a fellow Jamaican sprinter and friend of Chris Gayle who attends his celebrations.
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Jamaica:
Asafa Powell set a then world record time of 37.31 alongside Usain Bolt.
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Jamaica:
Asafa Powell is a notable Jamaican athlete referenced in the discussion about sports ministry.
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Jamaica:
Asafa Powell is recognized as one of the prominent athletes in Track and Field.
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Jamaica:
Asafa Powell sustained an injury during the National Championships, affecting his participation in the relay.
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Unknown:
Asafa Powell is a notable athlete who has trained under Stephen Francis.
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