The anticipation for the men’s 100m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo was electric, fueled by a season of intense rivalry and standout performances. All eyes were on defending champion Noah Lyles of the United States, who confidently declared he was in the form of his life despite an injury-disrupted start to the season.

His biggest threats came from Jamaica, particularly Kishane Thompson, the world’s fastest man in 2025 with a blistering 9.75 seconds, and Oblique Seville, who had beaten Lyles twice in Diamond League meetings that year. The stage was set for a monumental clash, with Lyles aiming for a third consecutive global crown and Jamaica seeking its first world 100m title since Usain Bolt.

In a stunning display of power and composure, Oblique Seville fulfille

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