Happy birthday! Asafa Powell turns 43 today

Asafa Powell is celebrating his 43rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Asafa Powell has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 43rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Powell, a cultural icon

Born in Linstead on November 23, 1982, Asafa Powell's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Jamaican history. Powell's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Asafa hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Asafa Powell as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 43.

Happy Birthday, Asafa, you're the best!

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