Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville, who recently made history by securing his first 100m gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, has had to undergo surgery just days after his victory. The procedure, which took place on Thursday, involved the removal of both his big toenails due to an ingrown condition.
Seville’s agent confirmed the surgery’s success, noting that the athlete would need up to four weeks to recover fully. Despite this setback, Seville’s victory in Tokyo has cemented his place as one of the world’s premier sprinters. He claimed his first senior individual gold medal with a time of 9.77 seconds, a personal best and one of the fastest times in history. This victory marked the end of a ten-year drought for Jamaica in the men’s 100m event at the World Championships, following Usain Bolt’s double gold in 2016.
In the Tokyo final, Seville narrowly edged out his compatriot Kishane Thompson, who finished second with a time of 9.82 seconds. American sprinter Noah Lyles secured third with a time of 9.89 seconds. Seville’s remarkable performance during the heats and semi-finals, where he clocked 9.93 seconds and 9.77 seconds respectively, demonstrated his incredible form leading up to the final.
However, despite the glory of winning his first world title, Seville now faces a brief recovery period. The 24-year-old athlete is expected to take time off to heal, but he remains focused on his future goals. As the reigning world champion, Seville will be the man to beat in most upcoming competitions, including the 2026 season.
Seville’s surgery is expected to have minimal impact on his long-term prospects. The sprinter is highly motivated to continue building on his success and maintain his dominance in the 100m event. As the world champion, he will enter the 2026 season with renewed confidence and a target on his back as he aims to defend his title.
