Asafa Powell
World’s Fastest Man
On June 14, 2005, Asafa Powell realized his lifelong goal to be named the fastest man in the world. The Jamaican sprinter broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint in a mere 9.77 seconds in Athens, Greece.
This accomplishment had been a dream of Asafa's for so long that he had even written in his high-school yearbook that his goal was “To break the world record.” This combination of vision, natural talent, dedication, and perseverance spurred Asafa to win many races and eventually rise above the rest to break the world record for speed.
Since that day in Greece, Asafa has tied his world-record-setting time twice. Once on June 11, 2006, in Gateshead, England, and again on August 18, 2006, in Zurich, Switzerland. And he completed the fastest season in recorded history, clocking 12 races in less than 10 seconds.
Asafa grew up in the quiet, rural settlement of Linstead, St. Catherine, Jamaica. His parents, the Reverends William and Cislyn Powell, built a close bond between their six sons and kept them focused on a devout belief in God.
This steadiness serves Asafa well today, through his three-hour, twice-a-day training sessions. In fact, the name Asafa means “rising to the occasion,” and Asafa Powell continues to challenge himself and is dedicated to breaking his own world record one day.
Being the world's fastest man is a demanding job. Along with relying on the support of his close-knit family, strong faith, and steadfast belief in himself, Asafa knows that he must keep his body in the best possible condition. This is why he trusts the natural integrity and nutritional superiority of Nutrilite® Double X® Vitamin/Mineral/Phytonutrient dietary supplement to help ensure he is performing at his full potential.
“Nutrilite believes in optimal health - supplementation is just one choice you can make to support your health, along with selecting the right foods, engaging in exercise and rest, and by incorporating healthy habits and balance in everything you do,” says Asafa.
“When I run, I don't think about my competition; I just do what I have to do. Nutrilite doesn't consider the competition in what they do; they just focus on being the best in their field.
“The Nutrilite philosophy of optimal health matches mine for training - it's not one particular thing but the combination of many that makes me successful.
“I am very careful about what I consume, so I appreciate the balanced vitamin and mineral content plus the rich, plant-based concentrates in Double X.”
Asafa is a proud user of Nutrilite Double X and believes that if he didn't take a multi, he wouldn't have the nutrients he needs to recover from workouts and races.
Whether the world's fastest man is training for a race or simply just living life, Nutrilite Double X gives him the energy and vitality to accomplish anything he sets his mind to.
