After a slow start, Tyson Gay passed by Asafa Powell and he made sure to win the gold medal at a major international championship, becoming the world champion on the 100-meters in 9.85 seconds.

"After 60 meters I saw that I could catch him - and it worked," the former Arkansas Razorback said. "I stayed relaxed and believed in my top speed even though I had a bad start."

Powell, feeling the defeat, was passed by Derrick Atkins of the Bahamas at the tape in 9.91. Powell was third in 9.96, and even though he is co-holder of the world record at 9.77, admitted he ran scared.

But once he hits the stride and had the victory in his hands, there is no way to stop Gay. That’s the reason he is now the favorite to win the 200, too. With a little bit of luck, he could also add a title in the 400 relays, where another battle with Powell comes.

"I'm just going to try to ice, get a massage, spend a little time with my family and really focus on the 200 now," Gay said. The 200 meters are set for Tuesday.

Although it was difficult to predict that Gay was going to be the one who won the 100 meters both Gay and Powell were desperate to win their first global title on Sunday and had a better status as the favorite going into the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

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