Oblique Seville stormed to Jamaica’s first men’s world 100m crown in a decade, clocking a personal best of 9.77 seconds to win gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Seville crossed the line ahead of compatriot Kishane Thompson, who claimed silver in 9.82 seconds, while defending champion Noah Lyles of the United States settled for bronze with 9.89 seconds.
The victory ended Jamaica’s long drought since sprint legend Usain Bolt last dominated the global stage with his 100m and 200m double at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing.
Bolt, watching from the stands, had predicted a Jamaican 1-2 finish, confidently backing both Seville and Thompson to outpace Olympic champion Lyles. His call proved right as the pair powered past the American to reclaim sprint glory for the Caribbean island.
The atmosphere in the stadium turned electric as Bolt erupted in cheers when Seville surged over the line, with Bob Marley’s “Buffalo Soldier” blasting through the speakers while Jamaican fans roared in celebration.
Seville, overwhelmed by the historic moment, ripped open his sprint suit in jubilation as he embraced Thompson, both athletes draped in their national colors.
The win not only cements Seville’s rise in world athletics but also restores Jamaica’s legacy in the men’s 100m, once defined by Bolt’s unrivalled dominance.
