.Noah Lyles ended a 20-year united state dry spell in the males's 100m last on Sunday, gaining gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles snatched first place in front of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 seconds, marking the closest males's 100m ethnicity at the Olympics considering that 1980, according to ESPN Stats & Relevant Information. It was likewise the second attend recent 60 years that the leading two finishers managed the exact same time measuring into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso crossed the goal to begin with, causing his triumph." Our team were actually awaiting the labels to pop up, and also I'm heading to be honest, I came by [to Thompson] and also I resembled, 'I think you acquired that, large dawg!'" Lyles stated in a postrace news conference. "Something stated I need to pitch, and I was like, 'I am actually visiting lean,' due to the fact that it is actually that type of nationality." Listed here is an image break down of Lyles' famous gain: Out of the starting blocksThe powerful industry in the final featured three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who got a bronze) and also Kenneth Bednarek-- plus two Jamaicans-- Thompson and Oblique Seville. Lyles really did not have the best of starts off the blocks, but counterbalanced it as soon as the race commenced.( Photograph through Aytac Unal/Anadolu by means of Getty Images)( Photograph through Tim Clayton/Corbis using Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles rapidly composed ground as the nationality went on. He inched closer as well as nearer to the goal, placing him in prime setting for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles really did not lead the nationality till the ultimate as well as crucial second. In the beginning glance, it looked like Jamaica's Thompson succeeded the gold. However, with the proximity closing, Lyles pressed his torso past Thompson at the final second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took just about half a moment for the official victor of the race to become declared. Lyles and also Thompson stood near one another while taking a look at the video recording board, awaiting the result.Once it was actually affirmed Lyles gained the gold, he raised his bib to the heavens, screamed "America. I informed you, I acquired this" and also escaped to commemorate along with his family members.( Image by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Photos) Getty Photos( Image through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu by means of Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite photo( EDITORS TAKE NOTE: Graphic is actually an electronic compound.) (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Graphics) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.