Oblique Seville Sets World's Fastest 100m Time This Season with 9.82 Seconds, Defeats Noah Lyles

On Saturday, June 1, at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica, 23-year-old Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new personal record and the world's fastest 100m time this season. Seville clocked an impressive 9.82 seconds, surpassing his previous best of 9.86 seconds.

Seville's performance was aided by a tailwind of 0.9 m/sec and allowed him to defeat reigning world champion Noah Lyles from the United States, who finished second with a time of 9.85 seconds. Lyles' time was just off his personal best of 9.83 seconds.

In a post-race interview, Seville expressed his surprise and satisfaction, saying, "I feel good. I'm a little surprised. It's special to be able to run so fast without too much specific work. It shows that I can still do better." Lyles praised Seville's performance, stating, "I'm seeing everybody else in the world, and you know me. Oblique is leading the world right now by leaps and bounds."

Seville is coached by Glen Mills, the former mentor of legendary sprinter Usain Bolt. Mills has been instrumental in shaping Seville's career, helping him achieve notable placements in recent major championships. Seville finished fourth in the 4x100m relay at the Tokyo Olympics and in the 100m at the world championships in 2022 and 2023.

Other notable performances at the Racers Grand Prix meet included St. Lucian athlete Julien Alfred achieving a 2024 world-best performance in the women's 100m with a time of 10.78 seconds, and Jamaican 19-year-old Jaydon Hibbert setting a world-leading mark in the triple jump with a distance of 17.75 meters.

World 60m barriers indoor champion Devynne Charlton of the Bahamas won the 100m barriers in 12.64 seconds, while American Trey Cunningham took the 110m sprint obstacles in 13.12 seconds. In the men's discus throw, Traves Smikle secured victory with a distance of 65.65 meters.

Seville's remarkable performance at the Racers Grand Prix sets the stage for an exciting season in track and field, with many athletes vying for top honors at the upcoming Paris Olympics. His victory over Lyles solidifies his position as a top contender in the 100m event.

Key Takeaways

• Oblique Seville sets world's fastest 100m time this season with 9.82 seconds.
• Seville defeats reigning world champion Noah Lyles at Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica.
• Seville's performance aided by 0.9 m/sec tailwind, surpassing his previous best of 9.86 seconds.
• Seville is coached by Glen Mills, former mentor of Usain Bolt.
• Seville's victory solidifies his position as a top contender in the 100m event at the Paris Olympics.