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Former 100m world record-holder Asafa Powell starts coaching
Asafa Powell, the Jamaican former 100-metre world record-holder, is moving into coaching.
He announced his retirement four years ago.
He is now offering his services as a coach and consultant.
The change takes him from competing on the track to advising and training others.
Powell is known for once holding the world record in the 100 metres.
His coaching work marks a new stage in his career after retirement.
No details are given about who he will coach or what his plans are next.
Former 100m world record-holder Asafa Powell is starting work as a coach and consultant.
The Jamaican sprinter is moving from competing to coaching, according to L'Equipe.
The news comes four years after Powell announced his retirement.
The article does not identify any athletes he will coach.
- Who
- Asafa Powell, the former Jamaican 100m world record-holder.
- What
- He is offering his services as a coach and consultant.
- When
- Four years after announcing his retirement; the article was published on 10 October 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Nationality
- Jamaican
- Event
- 100m
- New roles
- Coach and consultant
- Publication date
- 10 October 2026
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