Jamaica’s sprint factory struck gold, silver, and history today as Oblique Seville, Kishane Thompson, and Tina Clayton lit up the World Championships, ushering in what many are hailing as a new chapter for the black, green, and gold.
Seville delivered the performance of his life in the men’s 100 metres final, producing a blistering 9.77 seconds—his fastest time ever—to capture his first international medal.
His compatriot Kishane Thompson, contesting just his second global championship, ensured a Jamaican one-two finish by taking silver in 9.82 seconds. Defending champion Noah Lyles of the USA had to settle for bronze, clocking a season-best 9.89 seconds.
In the women’s 100 metres, Tina Clayton signalled her arrival on the senior stage with a determined run that earned her silver. The former World Junior champion powered through the line in a personal best 10.76 seconds. American champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden claimed gold with a stunning championship record 10.60 seconds, while Olympic champion Julian Alfred of St. Lucia rounded out the podium in 10.84 seconds.
The final also marked an emotional moment for Jamaica’s sprint queens. Shericka Jackson finished just outside the medals in 10.88 seconds, while the legendary Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, competing in her last global championship, placed sixth in 11.03 seconds. Defending champion Sha’Carri Richardson of the USA was fifth in a season-best 10.94 seconds.
By day’s end, Jamaica had secured three medals—one gold and two silvers—placing third on the medal table behind the USA and Kenya.
