Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt, known for his lightning-fast 100m world record of 9.58s set in 2009, believes that his compatriot Oblique Seville could be the one to break his long-standing record. On The Fix podcast, Bolt expressed confidence in Seville’s abilities, stating that with the right preparation and consistency, the young sprinter could surpass his mark. Seville, who first gained attention at the 2020 Jamaican Olympic Trials, recently defeated reigning world champion Noah Lyles at the Racers Grand Prix with a time of 9.82 seconds, the fastest in the world this year.
Training under Glen Mills, Bolt’s former coach, Seville’s potential has reignited Jamaica’s hopes for sprinting dominance after a medal drought in the men’s 100m at recent global events. Bolt emphasized that Seville’s success depends on staying injury-free and committed, suggesting that Jamaica’s next sprint king might already be in the making.
However, American sprinter Noah Lyles remains a formidable competitor, having secured gold in the 100m at the Paris Olympics with a time of 9.79s and winning the 60m dash at the New Balance Grand Prix this year. Despite Lyles’ current dominance, Bolt’s endorsement of Seville signals a promising future for Jamaican sprinting, with the young athlete poised to challenge the world’s best.
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