Tokyo, 14 September 2025 — In a breathtaking display of speed and mental toughness, Oblique Seville has claimed the men’s 100 metres gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, cementing his place among the sprint greats.  

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 The Race That Defined It

Seville crossed the line in 9.77 seconds, a personal best, clinching gold ahead of fellow Jamaican Kishane Thompson, who took silver in 9.82 s, and the United States’ Noah Lyles, the defending champion, who earned bronze with 9.89 s.  

This victory was more than just a win. It marked Jamaica’s return to the top of the global 100m sprint podium — it’s their first world 100m title since Usain Bolt’s final Olympic gold in 2016.  

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 Road to Redemption

Seville’s path to gold was not without its setbacks:
•       In Budapest 2023, he finished 4th, narrowly missing a medal.  
•       At Paris 2024 (Olympics), he showed brilliance early on but was hampered by a hamstring injury in the final, finishing well off the podium.  
•       Leading up to Tokyo 2025, he logged several standout performances:
• Winning in London with 9.86 s ahead of Lyles.  
• Battling rain and conditions in Lausanne to beat Lyles again with 9.87 s.  

These races helped Seville build confidence and sharpen his form just in time for the world stage. His growth in strength, speed, and especially his finishing kick, were all on display in Tokyo.  

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 Mental Fortitude & Strategy

Beyond raw speed, Seville’s victory was rooted in overcoming physical and psychological barriers:
•       After previous disappointments, he focused more on race execution—especially the final 40 metres.  
•       He was coached by Glen Mills (also Usain Bolt’s coach) and trains with Racers Track Club. The experience, structure, and mindset have clearly paid off.  
•       Dealing with pressure: in the heats and semis Seville had moments where he looked shaky, but he pulled himself together when it mattered most.  

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 What This Means Moving Forward
•       Seville’s win signals a shift in the sprinting world. He’s not just a contender; he’s now a gold medallist at the biggest stage.
•       For Jamaica, it reinforces their sprint dominance and legacy, reviving memories of Bolt’s era.
•       For rivals like Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson, this puts pressure back on—they’ve demonstrated great capability, but Seville’s rise adds another layer of competition.

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 Soundbites

“I’m very proud … Usain was watching me. His coach is my coach … They were telling me I was going to be world champion. I have proved … that I am.” — Oblique Seville  

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Seville’s triumph in Tokyo isn’t just about the fastest run—it’s about resilience, growth, and arriving at the pinnacle when the moment demands it. As we look ahead to 2027 and the Olympics, he’ll be the one everyone measures themselves against.