Jamaican sprint sensation Oblique Seville captivated fans with a heartfelt 15-word message to his mentor, Usain Bolt, following his stunning 100m gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Seville, who clocked a personal best of 9.77 seconds to claim Jamaica’s first men’s 100m world title since Bolt in 2015, faced waves of criticism after a disappointing eighth-place finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Bolt, the eight-time Olympic champion, fiercely defended his protégé, praising his resilience and potential to carry Jamaica’s sprinting legacy.

Seville’s message, posted on X, read: “Thank you, Usain, my mentor, for believing in me when others doubted. Forever grateful!” The post went viral, amassing millions of views and moving fans to tears. Just minutes later, Bolt responded with equal emotion: “I’m truly proud of you, Oblique. You always give your all. I’m your coach, your biggest fan—keep shining, bring glory to Jamaica!” This exchange between the sprinting icon and his heir apparent sparked a wave of admiration across social media, with fans calling it a “beautiful moment for Jamaican sprinting.”

Seville, coached by Bolt’s mentor Glen Mills, overcame a season marred by injuries to silence doubters in Tokyo, edging out compatriot Kishane Thompson and Olympic champion Noah Lyles. “It’s a tremendous feeling to win in front of Usain,” Seville said post-race, crediting Bolt’s guidance for his mental strength. The victory marked a new era for Jamaican sprinting, with Bolt’s support fueling Seville’s rise.

As posts on X buzzed with praise—“Oblique and Bolt’s bond is pure inspiration!”—the athletics world celebrated this mentor-student connection. With Bolt tipping Seville to challenge his 9.58-second world record, fans eagerly await the 24-year-old’s next steps toward greatness.