Powell shines in Jamaica Olympic trials
Sunday, 29 June 2008
KINGSTON, June 28 ( AFP) : The world's two fastest men, Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell, cruised into the semi-final round of the men's 100 metres at Jamaica's Olympic track and field trials Friday. Powell was the more aggressive in his heat, racing to victory in season best 9.90 seconds.
"I am just using this as my practice going into Beijing," Powell said. He continued to play down a clash with Bolt. Asked about the showdown, he replied, "whatever it takes to get to Beijing, I will be there." Bolt, earlier in heat one, stopped the clock in 10.19 seconds.
"I am just using this as my practice going into Beijing," Powell said. He continued to play down a clash with Bolt. Asked about the showdown, he replied, "whatever it takes to get to Beijing, I will be there." Bolt, earlier in heat one, stopped the clock in 10.19 seconds.