“Surely it (a Jamaican Olympic sweep) can be done,” said Powell, a former world record-holder whose career has been overshadowed by countryman Usain Bolt , with yet another Jamaican, Yohan Blake, rising to prominence …

“Nothing's ever certain, not even for Usain Bolt ,” added Powell, who was making his first indoor appearance since 2004. “To run this well this early in the season is very promising. I'm very fit right now. But I'm still not fast.” …

Asafa Powell won the 50m at the US Open indoor athletics meeting, then predicted the powerful Jamaican sprint squad could sweep the 100m podium at the London Olympics.

I don't like indoors for the mere fact that it's so cold at that time of year, ” said Powell, who hasn't raced a winter season in eight years. “I think I'll run faster to the building.

Asafa Powell hopes to beat countryman Usain Bolt in the 100 at the London Olympics. Powell says 2012 will likely be his last Olympics.

Asafa Powell hopes to beat countryman Usain Bolt in the 100 at the London Olympics. Powell says 2012 will likely be his last Olympics. Click here for full.

Asafa Powell hopes to beat countryman Usain Bolt in the 100 at the London Olympics. Powell says 2012 will likely be his last Olympics.

Bolt clocked 9.82 seconds in Lausanne last week, equalling Powell’s 100m season’s best, in the world record holder’s first race since he strained his Achilles.

Don Giovanní posted a photo: (L-R) Usain Bolt, President Jakaya Kikwete, Asafa Powell & Prime Minister Bruce Golding at the unveiling of Herb Mckenley’s statue at the Jamaican National stadium, November 25, 2009.

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