Tokyo, Japan — Jamaican pride was on full display at the World Athletics Championships as the green, gold, and black took centre stage in the stands and on the track. From the moment the athletes lined up, the atmosphere was electric, a sea of flags, colours, and cheers that carried the rhythm of Jamaica across the stadium.
Supporters waved banners, danced, and chanted, their voices echoing through Tokyo in unison. Even a St. Lucian flag was spotted among the crowd, a touching reminder that Caribbean unity remains strong. Win or lose, the passion of Jamaicans never fades and this year their athletes delivered history.
Oblique Seville: At Last, a World Champion
For years Jamaican fans waited for Oblique Seville to deliver on his immense promise. On a cool Tokyo night he finally did and with flair.
Seville blasted out of the blocks with a 0.157 reaction time and powered down the straight to seize his first world title in the men’s 100m final. Stopping the clock at a blistering 9.77 seconds, a personal best, he cemented himself as Jamaica’s new sprint king.
🥇 Oblique Seville 9.77 PB
🥈 Kishane Thompson 9.82
🥉 Noah Lyles (USA) 9.85
It was a Jamaican 1-2 finish as rising star Kishane Thompson stormed home in 9.82s to claim silver. Defending champion Noah Lyles of the USA took bronze with 9.85, his reign broken as Jamaica emphatically reclaimed its sprint throne.
The victory was especially sweet considering Seville’s rocky start to the championships. After barely scraping through the heats, even sparking jokes from fans who thought he was panicking, he silenced all doubters when it mattered most. The wait is over. Jamaica has a new sprint leader.
Kishane Thompson: The Future Looks Bright
At just his second major global championship, Thompson now has two silver medals from two finals. His consistency and composure under pressure mark him as one of the brightest prospects in Jamaican sprinting.
Thompson’s ability to peak when it matters shows he is built for the big stage, and his silver in Tokyo signals that he will remain a force in years to come. A generation of Jamaican sprinting is being reborn, and Thompson is at the heart of it.
Women’s 100m: Tina Clayton Steps Into the Spotlight
Jamaica’s sprint queens were not to be left out of the headlines. Tina Clayton, making her breakthrough at the senior global level, stormed to a personal best of 10.76 seconds to secure the silver medal in the women’s 100m final.
🥇 Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (USA) 10.61s
🥈 Tina Clayton (JAM) 10.76 PB
🥉 Julien Alfred (LCA) 10.84s
Clayton’s performance not only announced her arrival on the world stage but also carried a deeply emotional touch. After crossing the line she was embraced by her mother and greeted by none other than Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a moment that bridged generations of greatness.
Compatriot Shericka Jackson finished 4th with 10.88s, narrowly missing the podium, while Fraser-Pryce in yet another championship final placed 6th in 11.03s, extending her unparalleled streak at the top of the sport.
Jamaican Fans: The True MVPs
Beyond the medals, the energy in Tokyo told its own story. Jamaican supporters brought the vibes that only this island can produce. Drums, horns, chants, and flag-waving turned the stadium into a Caribbean carnival, lifting the spirits of athletes and fans alike.
Whether celebrating victory or encouraging athletes who fell short, the loyalty was unshakable. “Win or lose, wi deh yah” seemed to be the chant of the night. The sight of a St. Lucian flag among Jamaican colours symbolised the unity of the Caribbean, a reminder that the region shares in each other’s triumphs.
A New Chapter in Sprinting History
With Seville’s golden breakthrough, Thompson’s steady rise, and Clayton’s sparkling debut, Jamaica once again proves that it is still the global sprint capital. The names may be new, but the tradition is the same: speed, resilience, and unmatched pride.
Tokyo was more than just a competition. It was a declaration that the baton has been passed and the future of Jamaican sprinting is in good hands.
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Jamaica to di worl’ and Tokyo will never forget it.