Is Asafa Powell A-List?
No — Asafa Powell is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2007
Breaks Record Again: 9.74
Lost A-list status in 2013
Dropped to B tier — Doping Suspension
Ranking Timeline
First World Record 9.77
Powell sets his first 100m world record, instantly becoming a global sprinting star.
Breaks Record Again: 9.74
Powell breaks his own world record, cementing his dominance in the 100m.
Olympic Disappointment
Powell finishes fifth in the Beijing Olympics, failing to win an individual medal.
Doping Suspension
Powell receives a suspension for doping, tarnishing his reputation and affecting his career.
Olympic Gold in Relay
Powell wins his first Olympic gold medal as part of the Jamaican 4x100m relay team.
Officially Retires
Powell formally retires from athletics, ending a long and impactful career on the track.
Sprinting Legend
Powell's records and consistency make him a legendary sprinter, remembered even in retirement.
Last updated: February 25, 2026