Oblique Seville Wins 100-Meter World Title
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the U.S. and Oblique Seville of Jamaica won the 100-meter finals at the world championships in a changing of the guard in track.
A bevy of championship finals led the second day of action in Tokyo at the World Championships. We break it all down.
Oblique Seville scorched to the world 100 metres gold in a personal best 9.77 seconds on Sunday, leading a Jamaican 1-2 ahead of Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson, second again in 9.82.Defending champion Noah Lyles took bronze in 9.
Noah Lyles showcased impressive form in Tokyo, winning his 100m heat in 9.95 seconds, while Oblique Seville struggled with a slow start, finishing in 9.93 seconds. Gift Leotlela surprised with a personal best of 9.