'I've beaten the Olympic champion twice' - Oblique Seville boasts on victory over Noah Lyles after statement performance in Lausanne

Following another obliterating victory over Olympic champion Noah Lyles at the Lausanne Diamond League, Oblique Seville is basking in so much confidence ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo.

The Jamaican speedster powered to a blistering 9.87s (-0.3) for his second consecutive Diamond League victory, defeating Lyles, who clocked 10.02s, while Ackeem Blake finished third also in 10.02s.

Speaking in his post-race interview, Seville attributed his consistent success to his coach and boasted about the overwhelming feeling of defeating his fierce American rival.

"I've beaten the Olympic Champion twice, in London and here, and that gives me a lot of confidence heading into the championships. My coach inspires me a lot, even the small tips he gives make a big difference," he said.

Seville's obliterating win was his second over Lyles this season, having beaten him at the London Diamond League, where he clocked another brilliant 9.86s.

Although he finished second at the Jamaican Championships behind Kishane Thompson, Seville has improved tremendously since then and has consistently shown he can be the underdog to claim the world title in Tokyo next month.

"Running 9.87 in those conditions shows I can go much faster, anywhere in the world. It's been a while since a Jamaican man has won the 100m at a global championship, and of course, I can be the one to do it," said Seville on his chances of winning the world 100m title in Tokyo.

With Lyles, Thompson, and now Seville in the mix as the top challengers, the men's 100m event at the World Championships in Tokyo is surely expected to produce fireworks and be one for the history books.