At just 24 years old, Oblique Seville has etched his name into sprinting history. The Jamaican sprinter stormed to his first world title on Sunday, winning the men’s 100 meters in a lifetime best of 9.77 seconds — a performance that instantly places him among the fastest men of all time.
With Olympic legend Usain Bolt watching from the stands, Seville delivered a run that felt like a passing of the torch in Jamaican sprinting. Bursting out of the blocks with confidence, he held his form through the final 30 meters to cross the line in front of a roaring crowd.
Seville’s gold medal was part of a spectacular night for Jamaica, as Kishane Thompson clocked 9.82 seconds to secure silver, giving the Caribbean nation a one-two finish reminiscent of its golden era. The reigning world champion, Noah Lyles of the United States, settled for bronze in 9.89 seconds despite a late surge.
For Seville, the victory represents the culmination of years of promise. Long viewed as Jamaica’s next great sprinter, he had struggled with injuries and consistency in previous global meets. This time, everything clicked. His composure under pressure, paired with a perfectly timed start, separated him from the field.
The win was more than a personal triumph; it was a symbolic moment for Jamaican sprinting. Since Bolt’s retirement, the nation has been searching for a new figure to carry its dominance in the men’s 100m. On this night, in front of the man who set the standard, Seville answered emphatically.
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“I’ve dreamed of this moment since I was a boy,” Seville said trackside, beaming with joy. “To do it here, with Jamaica taking gold and silver, it means everything.”
The race also underscored the depth of sprinting’s new generation. Lyles, despite missing out on gold, remains a formidable force heading into next season, while Thompson’s breakthrough silver signals that Jamaica’s pipeline of talent is as strong as ever.
But the spotlight belongs to Seville. In 9.77 seconds, he not only won a world title but also announced himself as the man to beat heading into the next Olympic cycle.
