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Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville has made bold statements about his potential, aiming for top rankings and a medal in 2025.
Jamaican sprinting star Oblique Seville is gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, setting his sights on becoming one of the top five fastest men of all time in the 100 meters.
At just 23 years old, Seville has already made a mark in the world of track and field, but his ambition for the future is boundless.
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After facing setbacks in major competitions due to injuries, he is more determined than ever to achieve his goals and prove himself on the global stage.
"I know that I can be the top five fastest in the world of all-time," Seville declared confidently in an interview with Jamaican Gleaner.
While his personal best of 9.81 seconds places him 16th on the all-time list, he recognizes that the path ahead requires not just speed but significant strength and technical refinement.
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He is up against a fierce lineup of legendary sprinters, including Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, and Tyson Gay, but Seville is not backing down.
The young Jamaican sprinter is fully aware of the hurdles that lie in his path.
Despite his impressive time of 9.81 seconds, he is quick to admit that his body is not fully developed and that there is still much to improve.
“Personally, I know I have a lot of improvements to make because I know I am lacking a lot of strength work compared to other athletes. Running 9.81, knowing my body is not fully developed, shows I have a lot more to improve on, technically, strengthwise and the list goes on," he added.
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Seville is already well aware of the intense competition that comes with being one of the best, and he knows that improvement is key.
"I’ve had some great performances, but I’m still learning and growing," he admitted.
"Each season has taught me something new, and I’m excited for what lies ahead in 2025."
The Jamaican sprinter has finished in the top 10 of the global rankings for three consecutive years, a feat that speaks volumes about his consistency and competitiveness.
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Yet, despite these accomplishments, Seville is not content.
The youngster is hungry for more, knowing that the missing piece in his career so far is an individual international medal.
“I want to achieve great things for 2025,” Seville said with a clear focus.
“I think I had expected to have gotten a medal, so for next season, that is my aim to be in the top three in everything that I am doing.”
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Seville has been plagued by injuries in crucial moments, including his disappointing finishes in the 2022 and 2023 World Athletics Championships and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where an injury forced him to settle for eighth place.
However, he remains resolute, confident that staying injury-free will be the key to unlocking his true potential.
“For all the time that I have been on the international scene and the World Championships, I can only recall one specific time that I went to perform and it was just because of inexperience and arrogance. All the other times, I had injury concerns,” he explained.
“Once I’m fit, I feel unstoppable. A lot of persons might not know because I don’t talk about it when I’m coming off injuries. My coach will know but not everyone will know, but it is just unfortunate that it has happened in those specific times when the major events are happening.”
Looking ahead, Seville’s confidence remains unshaken.
"Honestly, I know within myself that if I go into a championship feeling 100 percent, I cannot lose," he said. “Once I’m fit, I feel unstoppable.”
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