The National Stadium in Tokyo erupted in a roar heard around the world on September 14, 2025, as 24-year-old Oblique Seville blazed to men’s 100m gold at the World Athletics Championships with a stunning personal best of 9.77 seconds. But the real electricity? Sprint legend Usain Bolt, leaping from the stands, clapping relentlessly, his iconic grin lighting up the arena as he celebrated Jamaica’s new superstar. Seville, overcome with joy, called it “the moment I’ll never forget” – a crowning validation from the greatest ever, sending #BoltBlessesSeville and #Tokyo2025 trending across X.
Seville’s victory was no fluke. Outpacing compatriot Kishane Thompson (silver, 9.82s) and USA’s Noah Lyles (bronze, 9.89s), the Calabar High alum ended Jamaica’s decade-long 100m world title drought since Bolt’s 2015 reign. His explosive late surge, honed under coach Glen Mills, stunned doubters who pegged him as a Paris 2024 “choker” after a fourth-place finish. Bolt, track’s undisputed GOAT, didn’t just watch – he roared, fist-pumping as Seville’s shirt-tearing celebration unleashed a tidal wave of national pride. “Oblique’s the truth! Jamaica’s back on top!” Bolt tweeted, sparking a frenzy of reggae emojis and fan chants online.
Post-race, Seville’s eyes glistened as he spoke to Olympics.com: “Seeing Usain cheer like that? It’s bigger than gold. He’s why I run.” The 9.77s – third-fastest in history – wasn’t just a win; it was a coronation. Despite mid-season injuries and only four 100m races in 2025, Seville’s grit shone through, silencing critics who mocked his earlier losses at Athletissima Lausanne. Now, with Bolt’s blessing, he’s Jamaica’s beacon, eyeing the 200m (September 18-19) and 4x100m relay (September 21) for a historic treble.
X is ablaze: “Seville’s got Bolt’s spirit – unstoppable!” one fan posted. Another dubbed him “Lightning 2.0.” As Jamaica celebrates, Seville’s joy is infectious, his 9.77s a love letter to a nation. Can he double down in Tokyo? Stream it live on Peacock or World Athletics. The Seville era has begun – and Bolt’s cheering loudest!
