57 Quotes by Asafa Powell

If I thought about (the record), I would have broken it but the key is to have fun. (The fans) are crazy out here. It's like I was in Jamaica. I'm excited to see the people. The fans are what fuel me.

I felt that I am not yet ready and that I would not post a good time. It is frustrating to not be able to run. Because I knew after my performance in Athens that I could have pushed the world record in this season even further.

I felt that I am not yet ready and that I would not post a good time,

I don't think anyone can really dominate. By running 9.77sec this year, I did something no one has ever done. A lot of people would like to have that world record and I'm sure that includes Justin Gatlin.

This is my first major championship and it says to the world that I can do it.

Many track and field people know that if I stay relaxed and run my race like I’m supposed to, I will be the winner at the Olympic Games.

I think about cars to try and distract myself. It’s a good way to relax, take your mind off everything.

Sometimes I’m at home and I remember I’m supposed to do 100 push-ups and I don’t.

I know, I’m like a kid. Maybe I was a bit too spoilt growing up. Everything just came like I wanted it to.