Oblique Seville won Jamaica's first world 100m title in 10 years, as he outpaced Kishane Thompson and Noah Lyles in Tokyo.

He might be the new world champion, but Usain Bolt still remains the only track athlete of this century whose fame has spread beyond sports. He was also present at the event in Tokyo. This also marked his first appearance at an Olympics or worlds since he exited the sport after the 2017 championships in London.