Having Defeated Noah Lyles in the Past, Oblique Seville Opens Up About Viral Look-Back Moment: ‘I Didn’t See’

'Hated, loved, but never ignored' a quote that perfectly captures Noah Lyles . The man has brought more eyes to track and field than almost anyone, thanks to his bold personality and some fiery interactions with the likes of NFL star Tyreek Hill and even the NBA. He talks the talk, but no one can deny, he definitely walks the walk when it comes to performance.

His record-breaking achievements and towering medal count make it clear—he's not just about the talk. But that same confidence has earned him his fair share of haters. In fact, every time he loses, the headlines seem to blow up. Case in point: his shocking defeat to Oblique Seville in June. That loss didn't just sting; it set off a fiery warning to his rivals: revenge will be served. And let's not forget the cherry on top of that race—Oblique's move that went viral, adding extra fuel to the fire. The drama? Real. The stakes? Higher than ever.

Oblique Seville opens up about his viral moment after defeating Noah Lyles In Sprint Season 2, Episode 2 , the docuseries goes full throttle into the simmering rivalry between Oblique Seville and Noah Lyles, ignited back at the 2024 Racers Grand Prix. It was the ultimate 100m showdown, this time in Paris, and right before the race, World Champ Noah Lyles fired off a bold challenge: "You know, whoever wants to run, let's run. I would love to see a PR tomorrow."

But things didn't exactly go as Noah envisioned. Oblique blazed ahead, claiming the win with a personal best of 9.82 seconds. Noah finished a close second at 9.85 seconds—just 0.02 off his own record. And Oblique didn't just claim victory; he made it memorable.

Right before the finish line, he threw a glance back to check for Noah, then breezed through. The move exploded on social media, and in the documentary, Oblique explained what was on his mind. Seeing Noah as his main rival, he just had to take a peek. "After I come out of my drive phase, I realize that I am still going; I'm still going, and I didn't see Noah Lyles, so I looked across," he said. Legendary? Absolutely.

Naturally, Lyles wasn't thrilled about the loss. He had a sharp warning for his rivals, saying, "When I get beat, y'all be scared as sh*t because next time you see me, you're going to be beep worried." He even commented on a photo of Oblique's glance, writing, "Oh yah... I'll remember this! See you in Paris." In response, Oblique chuckled in the docuseries, saying, "I will see him as well." As these two geared up for Paris, the stakes couldn't be higher—and Noah's got some serious payback then.

What transpired at the Paris Olympics between Noah Lyles and Oblique Seville? Oblique Seville knew the threat Noah Lyles posed in the 100-meter contest as he looked for redemption. But he believed that there was no point in living in tension because of the US athlete. "Noah Lyles has been dominating, but worrying about it won't help you. You just have to get over the fear and say, 'Okay, I'm just going to go out there and do my best.'" Thus, he decided to go out and give his best. This strategy worked for him the first time he faced off against Noah in the 100-meter semi finals.

Oblique Seville once again delivered a personal best, clocking in at 9.81 seconds to win the semi-final and secure his spot in the finals. On the flip side, Noah Lyles fell just short at 9.83 seconds but also punched his ticket to the final. The semi-final defeat may have stung his pride, but Lyles was focused—nothing mattered more than crossing that line first in the final.

However, in the championship race, Oblique's performance wasn't up to his usual standard. He finished in 9.91 seconds, landing him dead last among the eight finalists. The real surprise came from his Jamaican teammate, Kishane Thompson, who gave Lyles a serious challenge, clocking 9.79 seconds. But in the end, Noah had the last laugh , edging out Thompson by just 0.005 seconds to claim the gold medal. It was a victory that justified all the fiery words Noah had thrown out after his earlier defeat at the Grand Prix, proving that when it comes to the big stage, his class shines through.