Asafa Powell 'I'll be very fast' Powell VS GAY

GATESHEAD, England (AP) — Asafa Powell is promising a fast time when he runs against Tyson Gay in the 100 metres at today's Diamond League meet in Gateshead.

Returning to the track where he equalled his former world-record time of 9.77 seconds in 2006, the Jamaican hopes to send a message to current record holder and reigning Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt.
Bolt ran 9.82 in the 100 in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Thursday, equalling Powell for the fastest time this year.

"I'll be as fast as I want. I'll be very fast," Powell said yesterday.

When Powell ran at Gateshead four years ago, he was experiencing a dip in form but this time he is better prepared.

"Equalling the world record here was a major confidence boost for me," Powell said. "When I came here in 2006 I was running slow times — 9.90, 10.00. But this is the best I've ever started a season."

Powell and Bolt are expected to face each other at the Paris Diamond League meet on July 16, with the level of competition leading to talk of a world-record time Read More here 

Saucony Men's KilKenny XC3 Spike Racing Shoe,Black/Silver/Red,8 MSaucony Men's KilKenny XC3 Spike Racing Shoe,Black/Silver/Red,8 M