Jamaican sprint star Oblique Seville stunned the athletics world earlier this month when he blazed to gold in the men’s 100 meters final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Running a breathtaking 9.77 seconds to defeat American favorite Noah Lyles, Seville etched his name into history as the latest Jamaican to claim sprinting’s most prestigious crown. However, the celebrations were quickly followed by news that shocked many fans — just days after his victory, Seville has undergone surgery.
The announcement came via Seville’s management team, who confirmed that the procedure was minor but necessary to address a nagging issue that had been affecting his preparation throughout the 2025 season. According to reports, the 23-year-old had been dealing with persistent pain in his right knee since the Jamaican trials, where he first hinted at his world-beating form. Despite the discomfort, Seville chose to push through the pain barrier, focusing on his lifelong dream of becoming world champion. His gamble paid off, but the post-championship period provided the perfect window to finally address the problem before the buildup to the 2026 season.
Medical specialists in Kingston revealed that the surgery was an arthroscopic procedure to remove inflamed tissue and smooth cartilage, a relatively routine operation for elite athletes. Fortunately, the recovery timetable appears favorable. Seville is expected to resume light training in four to six weeks, which should give him ample time to prepare for next year’s Diamond League season and the 2026 World Indoor Championships.
Seville’s decision to go under the knife is a sign of maturity beyond his years. After years of watching Jamaican sprint icons like Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake, and Asafa Powell dominate the sport, he now carries the weight of the island’s sprinting legacy on his shoulders. Choosing to prioritize his long-term health over short-term appearances shows that he is already thinking about sustaining his career for the next Olympic cycle. With the Los Angeles 2028 Games just three years away, Seville’s camp is determined to keep him at peak condition to challenge for Olympic gold.
Fans have reacted with a mix of concern and admiration on social media. Many praised Seville for his courage to run through pain on the world stage, while others expressed relief that the issue had been addressed before it became more serious. His Tokyo triumph is still fresh in the minds of Jamaicans, who have celebrated the return of sprint supremacy to the island after several years of American dominance.
If anything, this brief setback might only add to Seville’s growing legend. His willingness to endure pain for the sake of victory — and then take decisive action to preserve his future — underscores the mentality of a champion. When he returns to the track, fans can expect an even more formidable version of Oblique Seville, one fully healthy and ready to lower his personal bests.
Tokyo was just the beginning. Surgery may have paused his victory lap, but it is also setting the stage for the next chapter of his career — one that could see him break the 9.70 barrier and cement himself as the face of global sprinting for years to come.
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