Asafa Powell named Jamaica athlete of 2006

The world 100-meter sprinter equaled his record of 9.77 twice, and became the first man in history to run 12 sub-10-second times in a year.

World 100-meter record-holder Asafa Powell was named male athlete of the year by the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association on Wednesday.

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Powell won the Commonwealth Games 100 meters in Melbourne, equaled his world record of 9.77 twice, and became the first man in history to run 12 sub-10-second times in a year.

"Thanks to the JAAA for honoring us, we really, really appreciated it and I hope this will continue as next year will be better," he said.

He was named world athlete of the year by the IAAF last month.