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Oblique Seville's inspiring journey from personal tragedy to track stardom captivates legends Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green on Sprint.
Jamaican sprinting star Oblique Seville has captured the attention of the global track community with his record-breaking performances and compelling personal journey.
Widely hailed as one of the most exciting young talents in athletics, Seville's accomplishments have sparked conversations among some of the sport’s most iconic figures.
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Recently, track legend Justin Gatlin and Bahamian athlete-turned-coach Rodney Green lauded the 23-year-old’s achievements on the popular podcast Ready Set Go.
Discussing Seville’s explosive form and perseverance, Green highlighted the athlete's extraordinary physical attributes and emotional resilience.
“One fun fact about Sprint 2,” Green remarked, referencing the Netflix docuseries chronicling the Paris Olympics.
“I love the story of Oblique Seville. You know, it was a very, very heart-touching story about how he lost his father and everything else.
But I really didn’t know—he looks bigger on television. I didn’t know he was 5’6”. That boy ran 9.80, which is crazy because of his size and stature. He probably has to be the fastest, smallest sprinter in history.”
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Seville’s journey to the top of the sprinting world is as inspiring as it is poignant.
The Jamaican standout lost his father, Gerald Seville, in 2018 to a tragic bike accident—a loss that left a profound mark on the young athlete.
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In the second season of Sprint, Seville opened up about how his father’s untimely death fueled his determination.
“When I was growing up, my father was the one always pushing me. He was always supportive. Always supportive,” Seville shared.
“Before he died, he said to me that, ‘You can do great things.’”
The athlete’s rise has not been without challenges. Seville faced disappointing finishes in early 2024, prompting doubts about his form heading into the Paris Olympics.
However, he silenced critics by defeating reigning World Champion Noah Lyles at the Racers Grand Prix and earning second place behind compatriot Kishane Thompson at the Jamaican Trials.
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At the Olympics, Seville clocked an impressive 9.81 seconds in the semifinals, securing his spot in the finals alongside Lyles.
Despite his semifinal heroics, Seville’s Olympic campaign ended on a bittersweet note as he finished eighth in the 100m finals behind Kenny Bednarek.
However, his performance earned widespread admiration for the resilience he demonstrated throughout the season.
Gatlin, a five-time Olympic medalist, reflected on Seville’s tenacity during the podcast.
“It’s not always about winning every race,” Gatlin said.
“Oblique showed heart. What he’s doing at his size is remarkable—it’s defying all the odds.”
Seville’s impact extends beyond the track. His role in Jamaica’s 4x100m relay team that secured bronze at the 2023 World Championships underscored his value as a team player and a national icon.
The release of Netflix’s Sprint: Season 2 has brought Seville’s journey to a broader audience with the documentary shedding light on his emotional and professional highs and lows.
“He’s not just running for himself; he’s running for his father, for Jamaica, for something bigger,” Green concluded.
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