Seville sparks Jamaican men’s sprint renaissance

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Jamaica's Oblique Seville, who finally confirmed his promise by winning the men's world 100 metres title on Sunday, had the perfect role model growing up: sprint legend Usain Bolt, a man he describes as "my motivator". Seville timed 9.77 seconds to beat better-known names such as American Noah Lyles, the defending world and Olympic champion, and Jamaican teammate Kishane Thompson at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. But the victory came as no surprise for the 24-yea...