The pair will meet at the Aviva British Grand Prix, which is part of the IAAF World Athletics Tour 2008, on 31 August in what is likely to be a highlight of the first athletics meeting in the UK after the Beijing Olympic Games.
It will be the first time they will have raced against each other in an IAAF Grand Prix status meeting this year.
Powell is the Commonwealth champion and former World record holder. He equalled his then World record of 9.77 the last time he ran in Gateshead two years ago.
Gay, the current World champion at 100m and 200m, was due to meet Powell, the World 100m bronze medallist at the recent Aviva London Grand Prix but had to withdraw due to an ongoing hamstring problem.
“It was just too much of a risk for me to run in London and I apologise to the British fans for not running there. But I promise I will make it up to them in Gateshead,” said Gay.
This summer, Gay has so far a best of 9.77 and Powell has 9.82 to his credit.
The Gateshead meeting will also be the first outing post-Beijing for the majority of Britain’s returning track and field stars.
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Negril cops charge MavadoMavadoAce deejay David 'Mavado' Brooks is to appear in the Savanna-la-Mar Resident Magistrate's Court in West-moreland following an incident at the Jungle nightclub in Negril yesterday morning.The deejay was served with several summonses charging him with, among other things, assault occasioning bodily harm and using indecent language.Police tell THE STAR that about 4:25 a.m., the deejay and a man got into a disagreement at the nightclub located on the popular Norman Manley Boulevard. During the dispute, the police say a man was assaulted in full view of police personnel at the scene.Mavado was reportedly accosted by the police who attempted to reprimand the deejay and speak to him, but he reportedly cursed them using indecent language.Police say because of the situation, they thought it wise not to take the deejay into custody at the time. However, later that day summonses were prepared and served on him for him to attend court next week.Mavado was among several entertainers attending the Appleton Temptation Isle (ATI) and Red Stripe Temptation Isle (RTI)
WHAT'S RIGHT WITH JAMAICA - So many blessings for this small countrypublished: Tuesday | August 5, 2008BenjaminIn continuing our presentation of the thoughts of influential leaders in society on the more positive features of Jamaica, The Gleaner today brings you the views of Kenny Benjamin, chairman of Guardsman Group Ltd.ALTHOUGH A relatively small island, Jamaica has the features of any other much larger and older country.We are known internationally for our music, from the early beginnings of ska and mento, to reggae and dancehall. Worldwide, at the mention of Jamaica, immediately people say "Bob Marley", especially in Japan where not much English is spoken. Even dreadlocks have taken on international appeal.The debate now rages about our colourful language, Patois, and there is even talk of a Patois Bible.In the field of sports, we now have, at the same time, two world-class 100-metre sprinters competing in Beijing - Asafa Powell and Usain Bolt. How many other countries can boast this? We have Veronica Campbell too.Ideal for vacationsOur climate makes us enjoy sunshine almost 365 days of the year. Our winter season, from January to the end of March, does not drop below 80 degrees except rarely, unless you are high up in the hills. What an ideal place to vacation year round!Although crime has given us a negative image overseas, the majority of our people are friendly and warm. Visitors who get to know us will attest to the fact that we are the first to offer help and always have a cheerful smile and a quick handshake.You tell me, what's wrong with Jamaica that is not wrong anywhere else?
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