The showdown between the three fastest men in history has been reduced to a duel now that Asafa Powell has pulled out of the race with Usain Bolt and American Tyson Gay in the 100m at the Diamond League. According to a statement released by Powell's agent Paul Doyle, Powell suffered a minor groin injury in his loss to Bolt at the Diamond League Paris meet on July 16 and has endured a number of setbacks since, including hamstring and back issues. Bolt and Powell share the fastest time in the world this year at 9.82, while Gay has run 9.89. Bolt and Gay will still square off on Friday. "I am absolutely devastated," Powell said in the statement. "I was really looking forward to the race against Usain and Tyson.
