Oblique Seville Wins 100m Gold in 9.77 to Claim First World Title at Tokyo 2025 Athletics Championships

 

Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville has electrified global sports fans by winning the men's 100m final at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025, crossing the finish line in a personal best of 9.77 seconds on September 14, 2025, at the National Stadium. The 24-year-old's victory, a stunning comeback from a poor start, edged out compatriot Kishane Thompson for silver in 9.82 seconds, with defending champion Noah Lyles taking bronze in 9.89 seconds. Seville, coached by Usain Bolt's longtime mentor Glen Mills, celebrated by ripping off his vest, with Bolt himself cheering from the stands.

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This triumph marks Seville's first senior world title and makes him the first Jamaican man to win the 100m at the World Championships since Bolt's victory in 2015, ending a decade-long drought for Jamaica in the event. Seville's journey to gold wasn't easy; he overcame injury concerns from the Jamaican qualifiers and past near-misses, including fourth-place finishes at the previous two Worlds. The win, watched by millions, underscores Jamaica's enduring sprint dominance and positions Seville as a rising star in athletics.

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