Summary
Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville won the world 100m title, marking the first time a Jamaican man has achieved this since Usain Bolt. Seville was inspired by Bolt and trained with his former coach, Glen Mills, in achieving this milestone.
Key Facts
- Oblique Seville won the world 100m championship in Tokyo.
- He is the first Jamaican man to achieve this since Usain Bolt's last win nine years ago.
- Seville trained under Glen Mills, Usain Bolt's former coach.
- Seville had narrowly missed a podium finish two years ago, and faced setbacks at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- This victory ended a streak of four consecutive world 100m titles won by the United States.
- Usain Bolt motivated Seville, and they share a personal connection through family and training.
- Seville expressed pride in proving his capabilities and bringing the gold medal home to Jamaica.
