Jamaica’s Oblique Seville shocked the sprint field to win the men’s 100 at the 2025 World Championships.
Seville got a good start and pulled away at the end to win the race with a personal-best time of 9.77.
Kishane Thompson of Jamaica clocked in at 9.82 to place second. Lyles’ time of 9.89 was good enough for third.
Lyles edged Thompson in the 100 at the Paris Olympics in what was a dramatic photo finish. The two were the favorites entering the world championship final. But Seville stole the show.
Lyles came into this year’s championships as a six-time world champion. He accomplished the sprint double at the 2023 World Track and Field Championships.
Lyles is scheduled to run the 200 on Wednesday. The 200 is specialty event. His season-best of 19.63 in the top 200 time in the world this year.
Lyles is one of USA TODAY Sports’ top athletes to watch at the 2025 World Track and Field Championships.
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