Powell: Record Borrowed. Will Run 9,60

Powell runs relay and says the record will come back to him

Asafa Powell, until Friday the fastest man the in the world, teamed up with his countrymen Nesta Carter, Mario Forsyth and 2005 Helsinki World Championships silver medallist Michael Frater to take Jamaica to a 4x100m relay win in 38.73 seconds.

The quartet beat the US squad of Ron Bramlett, Mardy Scales, Coby Miller and Rae Edwards, who clocked 39.38. The Dominican Republic was third in 39.66.

“I am happy for Justin Gatlin,” said Powell. “We are good friends and will meet at the June 11 Grand Prix in Gateshead, England, where great things could happen.”

“He borrowed the record. I will get it back. I am capable of running 9.60”, said Powell who has already run 9.95 this season.

“I am in my best shape ever. I never felt so well. That is why I can say that I will get the record back”, continued Powell.