Jamaica’s sprint legacy surged forward with dominant flair on Sunday as Oblique Seville claimed gold in the men’s 100m at the World Championships in Tokyo — a moment not just of personal triumph, but a signal that the next era of Jamaican sprinting has arrived.
Seville, often touted as a rising star, stepped beyond promise and into legacy, crossing the finish line with authority and reigniting the island’s legendary sprint heritage on the global stage. Behind him, Kishane Thompson’s silver ensured a Jamaican sweep of the top two positions, a powerful one-two punch that thrilled fans and reaffirmed the island’s reputation as the sprint capital of the world.
On the women’s side, the spotlight turned to Tina Clayton, whose silver medal performance in the 100m etched her name into history as the youngest ever to medal in that category at the World Championships. Her blistering form and fearless composure add a new dimension to Jamaica’s already stacked sprint arsenal.
Meanwhile, national icons Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson held the line with seasoned grace, finishing sixth and fourth respectively — a reminder that even in transition, Jamaica’s sprint fortress remains intact.
With Team Jamaica currently holding second place on the medal table, the island’s performance is more than a medal count — it’s a statement. The next generation isn’t waiting in the wings. They’re already on the podium.
