Fast times from Jamaicans

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As Asafa Powell said earlier today, the Jamaicans are running quite well.

Without competition from fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt or American Tyson Gay, Powell let down a bit at the London Grand Prix but still won the 100 meters in 9.94 seconds. Marc Burns of Trinidad and Tobago was second in 9.97.

Another Jamaican, Sherone Simpson, won the women’s 200 in 22.70, while the reigning world champion in the event, Allyson Felix of Los Angeles, was a disappointing fourth in 23.00. She wouldn’t speak to reporters after the race and withdrew from the 400 relay.

The United States was 1-2 in the shot put, with Reese Hoffa winning with a throw of 69 feet-4. Adam Nelson was second at 69-1 1/2.

-- Randy Harvey