Powell clocks slow time in Poland

Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell warmed up for the final Golden League meet of the season by winning the 100m 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 100m 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. – AP