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Powell is a bigger threat than Bolt - Gay

ESPN staff
July 9, 2010
Tyson Gay will make his seasonal debut over 100m on Saturday © Getty Images
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Tyson Gay has revealed that he believes that Asafa Powell - and not Usain Bolt - is currently the man to beat over 100 metres.

Bolt made his return from injury at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne on Thursday, and promptly matched Powell's quickest 100m time this year - 9.82 seconds.

But Gay is adamant that Powell's higher fitness level makes him the most fearsome sprinter on the planet at the moment.

"I believe right now Asafa is still the guy to beat, regardless of what anyone else has run in the world," Gay told BBC Sport.

"Usain had a setback or two and this year, Asafa is healthy, he hasn't really had any setbacks. That's the key, that's the name of the game, to stay healthy and you will see a great outcome.

"That's why I believe that. He is sharp, he is race-ready and that's all you need in this game to be on top."

Gay will run his first 100m of the season at the Diamond League meeting on Saturday in Gateshead as he makes his comeback from a hamstring complaint.

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