Oblique Seville – Reloaded

I can confidently say that when Oblique Seville captured gold and claimed his first senior medal, I was not alone in my joy—I spoke for the entire Caribbean. For the past four seasons, Seville knocked on the door of greatness. He faced countless fourth-place finishes, appearances in finals, and heartbreaking semifinal exits. Many began to speculate that perhaps it was mental, potentially performance anxiety, holding him back. But on September 14, 2025, he silenced every doubt.

Seville has looked phenomenal all year. At the Jamaican trials, he experienced pain before his race. Thanks to Kishane Thompson holding up the race, Seville was able to receive medical treatment and still qualify in second place. From there, he went on to compete in several Diamond League meets, where he not only won but even defeated the reigning Olympic champion.

Seville Shook Off a Tough Start and Got Stronger

His performance in the heats at Tokyo 2025 startled everyone as he sat in the blocks and had a very late start. Despite that, he still qualified in third place. And, surprisingly, his time was faster than the other Jamaicans. Seville reassured fans not to worry, and he backed that up by dominating his semifinal with supreme confidence. He looked smooth, controlled, and dangerous. Personally, I just wanted him to win a medal—any color. I told friends last year that I believed he had the potential to win Olympic gold, and if he managed to put everything together, this World Championship could be his moment.

And it was.

The final was nothing short of spectacular, as Jamaica stormed to a 1–2 finish with Thompson taking silver. Seville, despite having one of the roughest first halves of a race I’ve ever seen from him. The St. Thomas native unleashed blistering top-end speed to surge past Thompson in the closing meters. He stormed to victory in a personal best of 9.77 seconds.

This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement. For years, many heralded Seville as the man to carry Jamaica’s sprinting legacy forward. Now, he has proven that he can deliver on the grandest stage. And the scary part? This is only the beginning. Given his skyrocketing confidence and Thompson’s ascension, I honestly feel for the rest of the world. They’ll be battling for bronze from now on.

Even his post-race interview revealed the story behind his shaky heat. Seville admitted he was cautious out of the blocks due to a medical issue. His legendary coach, Glen Mills—now the man behind four world 100m champions—explained that when he first took Seville under his wing, the plan was to peak in four years. That plan has now come to fruition. Mills shared that they invested every resource into Seville’s development and will continue to push his limits.

What’s Next for Oblique Seville?

Looking ahead, Seville is set for toe surgery in the off-season and is expected to start competing in the 200m next season as well. The thought of future battles between him and Thompson whets the appetite.

For now, though, September 14, 2025, belongs to Oblique Seville—the man who proved he is ready to lead Jamaica’s sprinting dynasty into a new era.