Powell takes gold in Melbourne

Athletics:  World record holder Asafa Powell powered to his first major title with a comfortable victory in the Commonwealth…

Athletics:  World record holder Asafa Powell powered to his first major title with a comfortable victory in the Commonwealth Games men's 100 metres final today.

The Jamaican stormed clear early to finish in 10.03 seconds, a time which was never going to trouble his nine-month-old record of 9.77.

"I can run sub-10 any time but I'm just not ready," Powell said afterwards.

Nigerian Soji Fasuba claimed silver in a time of 10.11 and Marc Burns of Trinidad and Tobago the bronze in 10.17.

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"I'm pleased. I didn't want to push too hard because I'm just coming off an injury," the winner added.