.Noah Lyles ended a 20-year united state dry spell in the men's 100m ultimate on Sunday, winning gold with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles ordered first place ahead of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 secs, noting the closest guys's 100m ethnicity at the Olympics since 1980, according to ESPN Statistics & Information. It was actually also the second attend the past 60 years that the top 2 finishers ran the exact same time measuring into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso went across the goal to begin with, triggering his victory." We were awaiting the titles to appear, as well as I'm heading to be actually honest, I dropped in [to Thompson] and also I resembled, 'I presume you acquired that one, big dawg!'" Lyles stated in a postrace press conference. "One thing said I need to have to pitch, and also I felt like, 'I'm visiting bend,' due to the fact that it is actually that type of ethnicity." Right here is actually a photo break down of Lyles' historic succeed: Out of the beginning blocksThe strong field in the final included three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who made a bronze) and also Kenneth Bednarek-- plus two Jamaicans-- Thompson and also Oblique Seville. Lyles didn't have the greatest of starts off the blocks, yet counterbalanced it the moment the ethnicity started.( Picture by Aytac Unal/Anadolu through Getty Images)( Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis by means of Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles quickly made up ground as the nationality happened. He inched nearer as well as closer to the goal, placing him in prime position for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles failed to lead the race up until the final and essential minute. In the beginning glance, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson gained the gold. But, along with the proximity closing, Lyles drove his torso past Thompson at the last second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took virtually half a min for the formal champion of the competition to become revealed. Lyles and also Thompson stood up near each other while examining the video board, waiting for the result.Once it was affirmed Lyles succeeded the gold, he elevated his bib to the skies, yelled "America. I told you, I acquired this" and also ran off to commemorate along with his loved ones.( Picture by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Photos) Getty Pictures( Photograph by Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu using Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite image( EDITORS TAKE NOTE: Picture is actually a digital composite.) (Photograph by Hector Vivas/Getty Photos) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.