Oblique Seville Reveals the Jamaican Rival Who Will Trouble Him as He Adds the 200m to His Catalogue

Oblique Seville has revealed that Bryan Levell will likely be his biggest threat as he prepares to chase the 200m next season.

The reigning world 100m champion has battled a lingering toe injury since high school, a setback that has limited his appearances over the longer sprint for several years.

Having now overcome the issue, the Jamaican star confirmed that he plans to race the 200m more often and even explained why he enjoys the half-lap event.

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Speaking during an Instagram Live session with Ato Boldon, Oblique Seville added that he has some challenges on the bend, but he believes he and his team will eventually master his curve technique with time.

Oblique Seville revealed that if it were not for the experience from Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek, Bryan Levell could have won the gold medal in the 200m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

Seville added that the world 200m bronze medallist’s speed on the bend places him just behind the very best in the world. He pointed out that what impressed him most was the youngster’s calm attitude under pressure.

“I think he has the second-fastest turn in the world. He could have won that race, but you know that those guys are more experienced than him. Well, I love how he holds his composure,” Oblique Seville said.

Oblique Seville went on to explain the difference between sprinting the straight and tackling the half-lap. He noted that the shorter dash happens in a flash, is extremely technical, and leaves no space for errors.

In contrast, the longer sprint provides room to recover if something goes wrong, which makes it feel more enjoyable.

Oblique Seville also pointed out that while the financial reward in the shorter event is usually higher, the 200m gives athletes extra time to work their way back into contention, making it a race he genuinely finds exciting.

“I think it just gives him more time…the 100 is so quick. And you know, everyone says the same thing. The 100m is so quick and technical, and there is no room to make a mistake, unlike the 200m,” he added.

“I mean, you can get paid for it, but not as much as 100. But you have much time to come back in the race, of course, and I think it just looks like a fun race to me.”

Oblique Seville further admitted that the curve remains his biggest concern in the half-lap event. He said that although the race is enjoyable for him, navigating the bend is where the real challenge lies.

For now, he prefers to keep his specific struggles to himself, adding that he will deal with them when the right moment comes.

“You can run and break, so you're halfway there. No, that's going to be my problem. That's going to be one of the hardest problems,” he noted.

“I really love the event. But I really have an issue, which I'm going to see for now. So when the time comes, I'll see what happens.”

With his injury finally behind him, Oblique Seville is ready to embrace the half-lap challenge, even if it means sharpening the toughest part of his race.

As he steps onto a new stage, all eyes will be on whether he can conquer the bend, and whether Bryan Levell will be the man standing in his way.