July 15, 2022
Young sprinter Oblique Seville makes his World Athletics Championships debut when he competes in the Men’s 100m Event tonight. Staff Reporter Daniel Wheeler had a question and answer session with him.
Daniel Wheeler: What songs are on your playlist and what’s your favourite?
Oblique Seville: Anything off the Certified Lover Boy album by Drake.
DW: Do you have a word or a mantra that you say to yourself when you’re competing?
OS: Be Prepared
DW: How long have you been dreaming about making it to the World Athletics Championships and what is it like to make the team?
OS: I have been dreaming about it since I was a teenager
DW: Who is your favourite sports hero?
OS: Usain Bolt
DW: What do you do to calm your butterflies when you compete?
OS: Anything little thing [to stay calm]
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