Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville delivered a stunning performance at the London Diamond League on July 19, 2025, defeating American sprint star Noah Lyles in the men’s 100 meters with a winning time of 9.86 seconds. This marks Seville’s second high-profile victory over Lyles, solidifying his status as a major contender in global sprinting.
Noah Lyles, the reigning World Champion in both the 100m and 200m, and now the 2024 Olympic gold medalist in the 100 meters—where he edged out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson at the finish line in Paris—came into London as the favorite. However, Seville’s explosive start and composed drive phase gave him the edge, much like he did over a year earlier at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica. At that meet on June 1, 2024, Seville clocked a blistering 9.82 seconds, setting a world-leading time and personal best, while Lyles finished a close second in 9.85 seconds.
This back-to-back dominance by Seville against the sport’s most decorated sprinter of the moment not only boosts Jamaica’s medal hopes for future championships but also sets up a fierce sprinting rivalry leading into the next major global meets. With Seville peaking and Lyles defending multiple titles, sprint fans can expect fireworks in every clash between the two.
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