“I Don’t Know Why You Think Gatlin Can’t Be Beaten” Says Asafa Powell
Jamaica’s Former world 100m record holder has been in fine form recently and also seems to be in great shape mentally ahead of his long awaited clash with American athletes Tyson Gay and Justin Gatlin tomorrow in Lausanne Switzerland.
Of the six fastest 100m times this season, Powell can claim three with a best of 9.81.
The 33-year-old Gatlin who seems to be getting faster with age has registered 9.74 while Mr Gay has clocked 9.87.
While addressing journalists in Lausanne yesterday Powell was asked about his chances against Gatlin who has not been beaten in 19 100m races.
His response:
“I don’t know who you guys think he is, he is like the fifth fastest man in the world so I don’t know why you think he can’t be beaten.”
“I have been running quite well this season and running very fast so for tomorrow I expect to run fast just the same.”
“I want to surprise myself… I’m going out there to make everyone proud of me,” added Powell.
Source: The Gleaner
Well said Asafa Powell.
A Powell ,win or lose I like our attitude..
That’s the spirit me boss!!!
All the best Asafa
I like how me runner sound….. wow bless up Asafa
All the best Asafa,i believe you can did.
asafa only a talk because is not race time ,asafa is a baby when he run against gatlin.
A long time u fi talk up who is gatlin mi want u fi dust him gatlin an tyson a drugs head
A long time u fi talk up who is gatlin mi want u fi dust him gatlin an tyson a drugs head
I hope Asafa gets into the 9.7 range. Even if that does not win the race. That would be improvement and would mean that by world championship time, he could be near his PA of 9.72. I think he can run 9.67 if all goes well.
I love the confidence Asafa I which you all the best
Don’t put no one in front of you
Don’t put no one in front of you
up mi boss well said
I know you will win
Asafa coward when him see big athletes. Eat too much breadfruit