11 Facts About Donovan Powell

Donovan Powell first represented Jamaica at the global level at the 1993 IAAF World Indoor Championships.

Donovan Powell represented Jamaica at the Olympics at the 2000 Sydney Games, running in the relay heats.

Donovan Powell retired from athletics in 2002 and is a youth track coach in Texas.

Donovan Powell attended St Jago High School in Spanish Town and Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.

Donovan Powell represented the TCU Horned Frogs while studying at the university.

Donovan Powell famously defeated Daniel England in the Class one 200 m at the ISSA High School Championships, giving England his only loss in four years at the Championships.

Donovan Powell received a three-month ban from competition for a doping offense as his test was positive for the stimulant ephedrine.

Donovan Powell was disqualified from participating in the 1995 World Championships in Athletics.

Donovan Powell had previously finished second to Bailey in the 50 m one week prior in Hamilton, and second again two days later in the 60 m behind Bruny Surin.

Slowest out of the starting blocks, Donovan Powell finished sixth in his second round heat of the 100 m at the Athens World Championships in 10.35 s, and did not progress to the next round.

In 2003 Donovan lost another brother, Vaughn Powell, who suffered a random heart attack while playing a game of American Football.