Newly-crowned Jamaican world 100m champion Yohan Blake raced to victory in Zurich, Switzerland.
On Thursday he ran a personal best of 9.82 seconds at the Diamond League meet, ousting compatriot Asafa Powell by 0.13s and American world silver medallist Walter Dix (10.04s).
Blake, 21, had raced to gold at the worlds in Daegu in 9.92s following the sensational disqualification of favourite and world record holder Usain Bolt.
Bolt skipped Zurich while Powell was making his return to the track after missing Daegu with a troublesome groin injury. Blake states he was inspired by the Olympic champion.
“I am not surprised to win in a personal best time, even though I am just back from Daegu,” Blake said. “Usain Bolt told me I’d win but to make sure I do it sub-10 seconds.
“The future looks good for me. I’m looking forward to the Olympics next year.”
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