OSLO (AP)

Asafa Powell overcame a poor start to win the 100 metres in a photo finish at the Bislett Games yesterday, but fell short of clocking his 50th time under 10 seconds.

The former world record-holder from Jamaica finished strongly to win in 10.07 seconds, with runner-up Daniel Bailey of Antigua given the same time.

"I didn't feel as strong as I normally do," Powell said. "I didn't get a great start. I was way behind. I got to the front somehow, but I didn't finish as strong as normal.

"But a win is always a win. I can't complain. I beat some good guys today, guys who have run under 10 seconds. I can't be too hard on myself."

It was Powell's second race after returning from an ankle injury.

"It's not 100 percent," he said. "I'm still a bit cautious. I have two more races next week. Hopefully I can do better and better in both."

Powell had hoped to join Maurice Greene of the United States as the only sprinter with 50 sub-10 second races. Greene tops the all-time list with 53.

Powell, who set four world records between 2005-07, has the second fastest time in history (9.72). His countryman Usain Bolt holds the world record at 9.69.

The Bislett meet is the second of six in the Golden League series.

Five events for men and five for women will be part of the Golden League's $1-million jackpot.

The men will compete in the 100 metres, 400, 3,000-5,000, 110 hurdles and javelin, while the women will contest the 100, 400, 100 hurdles, high jump and pole vault.