Kishane Thompson Wins Silver, Noah Lyles Bronze in Men's 100m Final

Relive the excitement of the men's 100m final at the World Athletics Championships 2025, where Oblique Seville, Kishane Thompson, and Noah Lyles showcased their exceptional speed.

The men's 100m world final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo is set to be an exciting showdown. Defending champion Noah Lyles, Jamaica's Kishane Thompson, and Botswanan Letsile Tebogo have all progressed to the final, showcasing their exceptional speed.

Lyles secured his spot in the final with a 9.92-second win in his semi-final heat. He was closely followed by Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi, who impressed with a surprise second-place finish, just 0.01 seconds behind Lyles. Akani Simbine of South Africa also advanced to the final, finishing third with a time of 9.96 seconds.

Oblique Seville 🇯🇲 is the World 100m Champion!!🥇🥇

🥇 Oblique Seville 🇯🇲 9.77 (PB)
🥈 Kishane Thompson 🇯🇲 9.82
🥉 Noah Lyles 🇺🇸 9.89pic.twitter.com/1yV72I6UYJ

— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) September 14, 2025

Other Notable Performances

Other notable athletes who made it to the final include Oblique Seville from Jamaica, who won his semi-final heat in 9.86 seconds, and Gift Leotlela from South Africa, who ensured his spot as one of the next fastest finishers with a time of 9.97 seconds. American sprinter Kenny Bednarek also progressed, winning his semi-final heat in a photo finish against Thompson.

Marcell Jacobs, the 2021 Olympic champion, was eliminated from the competition after finishing sixth in his heat. The Italian sprinter failed to replicate his Olympic form, making an early exit from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

A nail-biting photo finish in the second heat saw Kishane Thompson and American Kenny Bednarek both clocking 9.85 seconds. Thompson's speed and agility allowed him to edge past Bednarek, securing a coveted spot in the final.

Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville dominated the third semi-final heat, crossing the line in 9.86 seconds, while Letsile Tebogo's Olympic 200m champion title didn't translate to success in this event. Tebogo false-started in the final heat, resulting in disqualification. However, in the semi-final, he finished second with a time of 9.94 seconds.

Gift Leotlela secured the second-fastest finisher spot, advancing to the eight-man final with a time of 9.97 seconds. This strategic qualification showcases Leotlela's determination to make a mark in the competition.