Jamaica’s sprinting resurgence was on full display at the 2025 Racers Grand Prix , where Oblique Seville clocked a season’s best 9.97 seconds to finish second behind training partner Kishane Thompson in the mens 100m.
Thompson, stormed to victory in 9.88 seconds at the National Stadium in Kingston. Seville, who had raised concerns about a minor injury ahead of the meet, expressed satisfaction with his performance.
He declared that the growing rivalry with Thompson is exactly what Jamaica needs to return to global sprinting dominance.
“I’m pretty pleased with the run, knowing that I’ve gone under 10 seconds,” Seville told reporters in a post-race. “In the last meet, I had a little niggle, and to come out here and actually run 9 seconds. it’s something good for me.”
While not entirely happy with his execution, Seville noted improvement in his middle phase.
“Not really satisfied overall, but I’m happy with the second phase of the race. There’s still more to work on, but it’s coming together.”
With just three weeks remaining before the Jamaican National Trials, Seville is confident he’ll peak at the right time.
“I’m feeling pretty good. By the time Trials come around, I believe I’ll do very well.”
Jamaica’s Sprint Rivalry Reignited
Thompson’s win was emphatic, but Seville welcomed the challenge and stressed the importance of their intra-squad competition. Both men train under the legendary Glen Mills at the Racers Track Club. That is the same camp that produced Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake.
“It’s a good competition, knowing that Jamaica is back as a sprinting nation. For me and Kishane to put out these performances today, defending the Jamaican legacy. It’s something good for us heading into the trials and the World Championships.”
“Of course, we can push each other,” Oblique Seville added. “We’re under the same coach and in the same training group. That makes it even better for our growth.”
With the National Trials fast approaching and the World Athletics Championships on the horizon, all eyes will be on the Thompson-Seville rivalry as both sprinters aim to bring Jamaica back to the top of the 100m world rankings.
