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Despite a pre-race injury scare, Oblique Seville overcame the odds to finish second behind Kishane Thompson and book his spot at the World Championships.
Oblique Seville had an injury scare at the starting line of the men’s 100m final at the Jamaican Championships and at some point, thought he would not make the podium.
The 24-year-old was seen sitting in pain and was even pictured limping, just before the race started, since the organisers had also kept the 100m runners for longer than expected.
However, when the gun went off, Oblique Seville had a great start off the blocks, securing second place in 9.83 seconds behind Kishane Thompson, who clocked 9.75 seconds, the fastest time in the world since 2015. Ackeem Blake completed the podium in 9.88 seconds.
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With his second-place finish, Oblique Seville has since secured a slot in the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, in September.
Oblique Seville: I Must Give God Thanks
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Oblique Seville revealed that before the race, he was unsure about his performance in the race and if he would make it to the World Championships.
Oblique Seville added that crossing the finish line in second place was a miracle, noting that God came through at the moment he needed and extended gratitude to Him.
The Jamaican sprinter explained that he managed to line up and finish the race for the thousands of his fans who have been supporting him throughout his career.
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He pointed out that since he has already made the team for the World Championships, he will go back to the drawing board and work on his major undoings before the global championship. At the same time, Oblique Seville also encouraged the athletes going through struggles to hang in there.
“I must give God thanks for taking me through once again. I almost lost faith and doubted if I would be able to start, much less finish the race, but God.... If you are out there and doubting, keep the faith and keep going. God can!!!” Oblique Seville wrote on his Instagram.
“To all the other athletes fighting through your own struggles, mental or physical. Keep going👊🏾. Thanks to those who have supported me throughout the years and haven’t lost faith in me. This was for you. Full recovery mode now!!! World Championships here we come. MISSION TOKYO!!!🙏🏿.”
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Despite the pre-race setback, Oblique Seville remains committed to making his fans proud as he gears up for the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
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