Oblique Seville delivered a historic performance on Sunday in Tokyo, storming to victory in the men’s 100m final and securing Jamaica’s first world title in the event in a decade.
Seville clocked a personal best of 9.77 seconds to edge out compatriot Kishane Thompson, who took silver in 9.82 seconds. Defending champion Noah Lyles of the United States settled for bronze with 9.89 seconds.
The win marks Jamaica’s first men’s 100m world crown since Usain Bolt achieved the sprint double at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing. Fittingly, Bolt — an 11-time world champion — was in the stands to witness Seville’s triumph.
Before the race, Bolt confidently predicted a Jamaican 1-2 finish, backing both Thompson and Seville to upset Olympic champion Lyles. His forecast proved accurate, and he erupted in celebration as the two Jamaicans crossed the line.
The atmosphere inside the stadium turned electric as Bob Marley’s “Buffalo Soldier” echoed through the speakers, with Jamaican fans erupting in joy. Seville, overwhelmed by the moment, tore open his sprint suit in celebration of his career-defining victory.
This triumph not only cements Seville’s place among the world’s sprinting elite but also signals a powerful new chapter in Jamaica’s sprinting legacy.
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