.Noah Lyles finished a 20-year U.S. dry spell in the guys's 100m final on Sunday, winning gold with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles grabbed first place ahead of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by.005 seconds, marking the closest males's 100m ethnicity at the Olympics considering that 1980, depending on to ESPN Statistics & Relevant Information. It was actually additionally the 2nd attend the past 60 years that the leading 2 finishers operated the exact same opportunity gauging right into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso moved across the goal to begin with, triggering his success." Our experts were waiting for the titles to appear, as well as I'm heading to be sincere, I visited [to Thompson] and also I resembled, 'I think you acquired that, large dawg!'" Lyles mentioned in a postrace press conference. "One thing said I need to have to lean, and I was like, 'I'm visiting lean,' given that it's that type of ethnicity." Below is actually a photograph breakdown of Lyles' historical gain: Away from the starting blocksThe sturdy industry in the final consisted of three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (that earned a bronze) and also Kenneth Bednarek-- plus 2 Jamaicans-- Thompson as well as Oblique Seville. Lyles failed to possess the best of start the blocks, but balanced it as soon as the nationality began.( Picture through Aytac Unal/Anadolu by means of Getty Images)( Image through Tim Clayton/Corbis through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles quickly composed ground as the ethnicity went on. He inched better and also deeper to the goal, putting him in prime position for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles didn't lead the ethnicity up until the last and essential minute. Initially glance, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson succeeded the gold. But, with the range closing, Lyles pushed his torso past Thompson at the last second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took virtually half a minute for the official champion of the competition to be declared. Lyles and Thompson stood near each other while checking out the video board, waiting for the result.Once it was validated Lyles gained the gold, he elevated his bib to the heavens, hollered "United States. I informed you, I obtained this" and also ran off to celebrate with his family.( Image by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Graphics) Getty Graphics( Photo through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite image( EDITORS TAKE NOTE: Graphic is a digital compound.) (Photograph through Hector Vivas/Getty Images) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.