Jamaica’s Oblique Seville confirmed his long-awaited breakthrough by winning the men’s 100m world title in Tokyo, clocking a blistering 9.77s to outpace defending champion Noah Lyles and countryman Kishane Thompson. The 24-year-old, often seen as the heir to Usain Bolt, credited the sprint icon as his lifelong motivator and mentor. Seville’s victory marks a resurgence in Jamaican men’s sprinting, with his calm rise through the ranks now culminating in global glory. With a background steeped in athletics and Bolt’s guidance, Seville has finally stepped out of the shadows and into sprinting history.
