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Jamaica's Powell, Simpson win at London Grand Prix

Associated Press

Friday, July 25, 2008

LONDON -- Asafa Powell was pushed the entire way before winning the 100 meters Friday at the London Grand Prix in 9.94 seconds. The former world record holder from Jamaica got off to a good start running into a headwind at Crystal Palace, but most of the field stayed with him until the midway point. However, instead of easing across the finish line for his second win this week, Powell had to keep pushing because the pack caught up to make it close at the finish. "The race di ...

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