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Four Jamaicans Break 10 Seconds as Seville Storms to World-Leading 9.82 in Kingston

Posted : 21 June 2026

Kingston witnessed one of the fastest men's 100m finals of the season as four Jamaican sprinters broke the 10-second barrier, with Oblique Seville producing a world-leading time of 9.82 seconds to claim the national title.

The reigning world champion delivered a dominant performance at the Jamaican Athletics Championships, surpassing Nigerian sprinter Kayinsola Ajayi's previous world-leading mark of 9.84 seconds and further strengthening his credentials ahead of the major international championships later this year.

Seville, 25, powered through the closing stages of the race to pull clear of the field, thrilling the home crowd at the National Stadium with another outstanding display of sprinting excellence.

Behind him, Gary Card emerged as the surprise package of the final, clocking a personal-best 9.93 seconds to finish second and significantly improve his chances of securing selection for Jamaica's team to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Ackeem Blake completed the podium with a season's best time of 9.94 seconds after another consistent performance, while Nishion Ebanks narrowly missed out on a medal but still dipped below 10 seconds, recording 9.99 seconds to finish fourth.

The quality of the race highlighted Jamaica's exceptional sprinting depth, with four athletes finishing under the 10-second mark in a highly competitive final.

Notably absent from the championships was defending national champion Kishane Thompson, whose remarkable 9.75-second run at last year's event ranks among the fastest 100m performances in history. No official explanation was provided for his absence.

Seville's victory not only earned him another national title but also established him as the fastest man in the world this season. He will now shift his focus to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the inaugural World Ultimate Athletics Championships in Budapest, where he will look to continue his impressive form.

 

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