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Jamaican youngster Oblique Seville was an inspiration at Immaculate Conception High’s Adi Day, sharing motivational words with aspiring athletes.
Jamaican sprinting star Oblique Seville has taken a step beyond the track to inspire the next generation of athletes, sharing words of wisdom at Immaculate Conception High School’s Adi Day.
The annual event, supported by adidas, brought together young athletes with one of Jamaica’s brightest sprinting talents in a bid to motivate them ahead of the 2025 season.
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Seville, who shone on the international stage as a finalist in the men’s 100m at the Olympic Games in Paris last summer, embraced the opportunity to give back to the community.
Speaking at the ceremony, the 23-year-old shared his joy at being able to mentor the aspiring athletes.
“To give these young athletes some words of advice, I think, will motivate them, knowing that they are hearing from someone who has been on the international stage and has done tremendous work for Jamaica,” Seville said, his pride evident in every word as quoted by Jamaica Observer.
“This is my first time giving advice to athletes, and so it’s something that is good, and I am happy to do it.”
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The event, now in its second year, was spearheaded by Head coach Franz Forde, who believes the presence of Seville provided a unique and powerful boost to the athletes’ morale.
Forde highlighted the impact of having an elite role model engage directly with the students, emphasizing the importance of such experiences in fostering belief and determination.
“This is our second anniversary of Adi Day, and we use it to bring in adidas-sponsored athletes to speak to the girls and for them to learn how important a brand is to an institution,” Forde explained.
“We love this partnership and appreciate it. As you know, we are considered the small fry in track and field, and for an apparel brand to give us an opportunity and recognise the hard work we’ve been doing is great for us.”
For Seville, the day was not only about motivating the students but also about finding personal fulfillment in giving back.
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Having achieved a personal best of 9.81 seconds this year, making him the second-fastest Jamaican sprinter, Seville understands the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level.
“This is definitely something I would like to do in the future because everyone needs attention, extra motivation, and help in different aspects of life,” Seville said.
“It was really good for me to be here at Immaculate.”
The students of Immaculate Conception High School responded enthusiastically to Seville’s words.
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Team Captain Jaida Creary expressed her gratitude, saying the Olympian’s speech left a lasting impression.
“It’s always great to have somebody as inspiring as Oblique to keep us focused on our goals and remind us that we can do it too. He came from a Jamaican high school, just like us,” Creary said.
The sentiment was echoed by many students, who saw Seville’s journey as a beacon of hope and a testament to what is possible with hard work and determination.
Forde underscored the importance of the partnership with adidas, which not only provides equipment but also meaningful opportunities for the athletes to learn from global ambassadors like Seville.
“This has been going on for two years now, and they’ve been helping in various ways. We are very grateful,” Forde said, adding that the visit marked a key moment in the lead-up to the new season.
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