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Glen Mills' Faith in Oblique Seville Pays Off with 100m Gold

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Oblique Seville, culminating in a stunning 100m victory



Glen Mills' unwavering faith in Oblique Seville leads to a historic 100m gold medal win at the World Athletics Championships.


“Every now and then, especially after he warms up, he has a problem that occurs, so he decided that he was not...”


Glen Mills, the renowned Jamaican sprint coach, had unwavering faith in Oblique Seville's potential to claim a major title. Despite Seville's previous setbacks, including four failed attempts and a reputation for choking under pressure, Mills remained confident. His trust in Seville's abilities was vindicated when the young athlete stormed to gold in the 100m dash at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.


Seville made history by crossing the finish line in a personal best of 9.77 seconds, earning Jamaica's first 100m title since Usain Bolt's victory in 2015. This impressive performance not only showcased Seville's talent but also cemented his position among the world's fastest men, tying him for 10th place on the all-time list. The victory marked a triumphant moment for Seville, who had struggled with consistency in the past, and proved that he belongs in the top echelon of sprinters.


Seville's win was a testament to his hard work and determination. He overcame a shaky start in the heats to dominate the semi-finals and final, reacting quickest off the blocks and leading from start to finish. Kishane Thompson, also of Jamaica, took silver with a time of 9.82 seconds, while defending champion Noah Lyles claimed bronze in 9.89 seconds.




The presence of Usain Bolt in the stands added to the excitement, with the eight-time Olympic gold medalist erupting in celebration as Seville surged past Thompson in the final 10 meters to claim gold. Seville expressed his gratitude for Bolt's support, saying, “It's a pleasure to have Usain watching me. We're the next generation.”


“I am extremely elated that finally he has been rewarded with his effort after so often narrowly missing getting a reward in terms of a medal,” Seville's coach Mills told Television Jamaica.


“That has never deterred me because when I started working with him I remember telling him he was not going to be at his best until he matured at around 24 based on what we were working with.


“He has had many, many challenges health-wise which he is still battling with but his ability is undoubtedly world-class. I have done a tremendous amount of work with him and it has taken all my experience and knowledge to really keep him going.”


Glen Mills, a renowned track coach, has guided several athletes to victory in the 100m dash. At 76 years old, Mills continues to produce world-class sprinters. Seville, now 24, is his latest protégé. Mills' impressive track record includes coaching legends like Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake. Interestingly, his experience also extends to working with athletes from other countries, such as St Kitts and Nevis's Kim Collins, who won a World Championship gold medal in 2003.


Mills expressed confidence in his athletes' abilities, even when faced with challenging situations. He wasn't fazed when one of his charges struggled in the first round of competition in Tokyo, getting left in the blocks and having to mount a comeback to qualify. This confidence likely stems from his years of experience coaching top athletes, including Antonio Watson, the 2023 world 400m champion. Mills' guidance has been instrumental in the success of many leading Jamaican athletes.


“Every now and then, especially after he warms up, he has a problem that occurs, so he decided that he was not going to push off other blocks in fear that his calf may grab him,” Mills explained.


“So he came out gentle and then ran to qualify. I wasn't worried because when I minused his reaction time and added his normal reaction time, it comes out to a 9.77 effort.”


Oblique Seville's performance at the Olympics last year was a rollercoaster ride. He dominated the heats with his speed, but unfortunately, finished last in the final due to yet another injury that plagued him. However, Seville has bounced back impressively, delivering an electrifying run that secured a Jamaican 1-2 finish, with Kishane Thompson taking second place and American defending champion Noah Lyles claiming bronze.


According to Seville's coach, Glen Mills, the athlete is still battling some bio-mechanical issues that affect his performance. Despite these challenges, Mills remains optimistic about Seville's potential. Once these issues are fully addressed, Mills believes Seville's 9.76-second time will be just the beginning, implying that he can achieve even faster times. This confidence stems from Mills' extensive experience coaching top athletes, including Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake.


“So I'm really happy for him and this will go a long way in continuing to build his development because he's still young and I expect a lot more from him,” added Mills. “We're just excited because I think it's just the beginning.”






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