The leading three in the semi-finals was just 0.01 seconds – Kenny Bednarek, Thompson and Seville – all eight qualifiers required a run in under 10 seconds to reach the final.
As the gaze between Bednarek and Thompson grew excited in the crowd, they shared a sip between Bednarek and Thompson, Sevilla raised his finger as he won the subsequent heat.
Less than two hours later, as Bolt applauded, Seville silenced his ability to wait for his long golden moment.
“It's special for me to win this gold medal,” he said.
“Track and field is both mental and physical. But, honestly, I think I have mastered the spiritual part of it.
“Other people are doing and talking about other things, but I’m just focusing on me, which is why I managed to get this victory.”