Oblique Seville Beats Noah Lyles Twice in Lausanne 100m

At the Lausanne Diamond League meet, Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville defeated Olympic champion Noah Lyles in the 100 meters, clocking an impressive 9.87 seconds despite heavy rain, which demonstrated his strong form ahead of the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo. Seville's victory marked his second win over Lyles this season, following a similar performance at the London Diamond League, boosting his confidence to challenge for global titles. Lyles, who has had an injury-disrupted season and only began competing seriously in July, struggled with slow starts, which he identified as his main issue, though he expressed optimism about improving before the World Championships. Fellow Jamaican Ackeem Blake finished closely behind Lyles, both recording 10.02 seconds, highlighting the competitive field despite adverse weather conditions. The meet also saw strong performances in other events, with Britain's Keely Hodgkinson making a notable return in the 800m. Overall, Seville's dominance and Lyles's ongoing recovery set the stage for an exciting sprint showdown in Tokyo.