Anthony Foster, Freelance Writer
WHAT BETTER time to break a world record than at this weekend's fourth IAAF World Athletics Final in Stuttgart, Germany.
When one thinks of a world record, what easier name to call than Asafa Powell, which is a far easier name to say than that of Russian pole vault star Yelena Isinbaeva.
The World Athletics Final will
take place this weekend and the IAAF has announced a total purse of $3.02 million.
Powell, who equalled his own world record twice this year, is heavily tipped to win the men's 100m and could better his record of 9.77 and earn US$100,000.
Meanwhile, athletes finishing first will receive US$30,000; second US$20,000 and third US$12,000.
Men's line-up
Powell will face Americans Shawn Crawford, Leonard Scott, Marcus Brunson and Tyson Gay, along with Portugal's Francis Obikwelu, Frenchman Ronald Pognon and Marc Burns of Trinidad and Tobago in the sprint.
In the women's 100m, Sherone Simpson will face Me'Lisa Barber, Torri Edwards, Stephanie Durst and Lolo Jones of the U.S., along with Debbie Ferguson of the Bahamas, Kim Gevaert of Belgium and Veronique Mang of France.
Simpson will also contest the women's 200m where she is expected to face world champion Allyson Felix.
Usain Bolt and Christopher Williams are listed to face Americans Gay and Wallace Spearmon in the men's 200m.
400m field
Michael Blackwood awaits superstar Jeremy Wariner, LaShawn Merritt and Andrew Rock, all of the U.S., along with Brandon Simpson of Bahrain in the men's 400m, while Novlene Williams and Shericka Williams will battle with Sanya Richards of the U.S. in the women's equivalent.
Brigitte Foster-Hylton will challenge Michelle Perry and Jones of the U.S, as well as Canada's Perdita Felicien in the women's 100m hurdles.
Danny McFarlane and Kemel Thompson will face Americans Bershawn Jackson and James Carter in the 400m hurdles
World triple jump champion Trecia Smith, national 800m champion Kenia Sinclair and Olympic long jump silver medallist James Beckford are the other Jamaicans down to compete.
