Why Jamaica Was Not Nominated for the 2025 World Athletics Awards
Oblique Seville Won Gold, But No Nomination Jamaica’s Oblique Seville shocked the world by winning gold in the men’s 100m at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Kishane Thompson also took silver. It was a proud moment for Jamaican sprinting. But even with these big wins, no Jamaican athlete was nominated for the 2025 World Athletics Awards. What Are the World Athletics Awards? The World Athletics Awards are held every year to celebrate the best track and field athletes. There are three categories for men and women: Track, Field, and Out-of-Stadium. A panel of experts selects the nominees, and voting is split between the World Athletics Council (50%), insiders like coaches and officials (25%), and fans on social media (25%). Why Jamaica Did Not Qualify in 2025 Even though Jamaica won medals, the awards focus on full-season performance. Athletes who win multiple gold medals, break records, and stay undefeated all year are more likely to be nominated. Oblique Seville ha...