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Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville has explained the viral stare-down moment with Noah Lyles at the Racers Grand Prix
Jamaican speedster Oblique Seville has revealed the story behind his now-famous stare-down moment with American sprinter Noah Lyles at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica.
The intense encounter, which quickly became a social media sensation, highlighted Seville’s dominance on the track and added a fiery layer to the rivalry between the two athletes.
The showdown took place in the 100m race, where Seville clocked a blazing 9.82 seconds, securing a personal best and setting the world lead at the time.
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Lyles had entered the race hoping to set his own personal record but found himself trailing behind the Jamaican star.
As Seville crossed the finish line, he turned to check on Lyles, a gesture that electrified fans and added fuel to online debates.
Speaking on the incident during his appearance in Season 2 of the Netflix documentary series Sprint, Seville explained the moment.
“After I come out of my drive phase, I realize that I’m still going, I’m still going and I didn’t see Noah Lyles, so I looked across," he said.
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The remark encapsulated Seville’s confidence and dominance in that race, where his early strength and exceptional drive phase set the tone.
Trained by the legendary coach Glen Mills, who also mentored Usain Bolt, Seville’s performance underscored the continued excellence of Jamaican sprinting.
In the aftermath of the race, Noah Lyles had his own take on the viral moment.
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The American sprinter didn’t hold back, making his intentions clear in a post-race interview.
“When I get beat, y’all better be scared as sh*t because next time you see me, you’re going to be fu**ing worried," he added.
The rivalry between Seville and Lyles reached new heights as they prepared for the Paris Olympics.
Lyles, determined to avenge his defeat, sent a pointed warning to Seville on social media platform X:
“Oh yah… I’ll remember this! See you in Paris @ObliqueSeville,” Lyles wrote.
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The Paris Olympics added another chapter to their rivalry.
In the 100m semi-finals, anticipation peaked as the two athletes recreated a similar stare-down.
Once again, Seville got the better of Lyles, clocking an impressive 9.81 seconds to take first place with Lyles finishing second at 9.83 seconds.
However, in the ultimate showdown, Lyles emerged victorious, capturing gold with a remarkable time of 9.784 seconds.
Seville, struggling to replicate his earlier form, finished eighth with a time of 9.91 seconds.
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