Asafa Powell and the never-ending quest for speed
Former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell has stepped into a new role as a high performance sprint consultant, working with athletes, teams, and federations globally. Powell, who officially retired from competition on his 40th birthday in 2022, cites a desire to honor the legacy of his late mentor, Stephen Francis, as a primary motivation for this career shift.
Francis, who passed away in July at age 64, was the co-founder of the MVP Track & Field Club and the coach who guided Powell to 97 sub-10-second 100m performances during his career. Powell describes Francis as a demanding mentor who pushed training to near-death levels to explore human limits, a philosophy Powell intends to carry forward in his own coaching practice.
Although Powell had previously conducted private sessions, he now feels the time is right to fully commit to helping others improve their speed.
