Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell warmed up
for the final Golden League meet of the season by winning the 100
metres in 10.02 seconds at a low-key Polish event on Wednesday.
Powell, who shares the world record of 9.77 with Justin Gatlin,
ran in chilly rain and windy conditions at the Pedro's Cup. It was
one of the few times he failed to break 10 seconds this year.
Another Jamaican, Michael Frater, was second in 10.25. American
Shawn Crawford was third in 10.50.
Jamaica's Sherone Simpson won the women's 100 in 11.25.
Hampered by the difficult weather conditions, Russia's Yelena
Isinbayeva failed to clear a height in the women's pole vault.
The athletes were preparing for Sunday's ISTAF meet in Berlin, in
neighbouring Germany.
Powell is among four athletes who remain in contention for a
share of a $1 million US bonus. The prize is shared among those who
win their event at all six Golden League meets.
Also in contention are Jeremy Wariner (400 metres), Tirunesh
Dibaba (women's 5,000) and Sanya Richards (women's 400).
