Seville timed a personal best of 9.77 sec for the victory, with Thompson taking silver in 9.82 sec, while Lyles claimed bronze with a time of 9.89 sec.

It was the Caribbean island’s first world sprint title since Usain Bolt, watching from the stands, won the 100m and 200m double at the 2015 world championships in Beijing.

“It’s an excellent feeling,” said Seville. “The last time a Jamaican got the title was in 2015, and that was Usain Bolt.

“I feel really amazing and excited that the gold is coming home to Jamaica. I have proved that I am a true competitor, that I have the determination of a champion.”

Seville said he had come good on his finish.

“Finishing strong in the last 30 to 40 metres was something I was struggling with the whole season, I just didn’t recognise it.

“Now I have perfected it, and I was confident that if I could do it in the final, I would win. I knew if I had a strong finish, the others would not catch me.”