Oblique Seville has found a way to unsettle one of track and field’s dominant figures. Twice in recent months, the Jamaican sprinter has crossed the line ahead of Olympic champion Noah Lyles, first at the London Diamond League in July 2025 and most recently in Lausanne on September 6. His 9.87-second effort in the Swiss city underlined his progress and sharpened the conversation about what lies ahead at the World Championships in Tokyo. For a nation accustomed to supremacy in the 100 meters, Seville’s momentum has stirred anticipation.

The Lausanne race offered more than just a winning mark. Lyles, who clocked 10.02 seconds, was undone by a sluggish reaction to the gun. Seville capitalized, accelerating cleanly out of the blocks and holding form through the line. “Running 9.87 in thos

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