.Noah Lyles ended a 20-year united state dry spell in the males's 100m ultimate on Sunday, winning gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles snatched first place in front of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by.005 secs, denoting the closest men's 100m ethnicity at the Olympics since 1980, depending on to ESPN Statistics & Information. It was actually likewise the second time in recent 60 years that the best two finishers managed the very same opportunity gauging right into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso moved across the goal to begin with, bring about his triumph." Our experts were actually awaiting the labels to appear, and I am actually going to be actually sincere, I came by [to Thompson] as well as I was like, 'I believe you acquired that people, big dawg!'" Lyles mentioned in a postrace news conference. "One thing mentioned I need to have to bend, and I resembled, 'I am actually mosting likely to pitch,' given that it is actually that sort of race." Right here is a photo malfunction of Lyles' historic succeed: Away from the beginning blocksThe strong field in the ultimate consisted of three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (that earned a bronze) and also Kenneth Bednarek-- plus 2 Jamaicans-- Thompson and also Oblique Seville. Lyles didn't possess the best of begin the blocks, yet offseted it once the race started.( Picture through Aytac Unal/Anadolu using Getty Images)( Photo through Tim Clayton/Corbis by means of Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles swiftly composed ground as the race went on. He inched deeper as well as nearer to the goal, putting him in prime placement for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles didn't lead the nationality till the last and essential minute. In the beginning glimpse, it looked like Jamaica's Thompson gained the gold. But, along with the span closing, Lyles pushed his torso past Thompson at the final second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took just about half a minute for the formal victor of the race to become revealed. Lyles and Thompson stood up near one another while taking a look at the video recording board, waiting for the result.Once it was actually verified Lyles gained the gold, he lifted his bib to the skies, yelled "The United States. I told you, I received this" and also bolted to celebrate with his loved ones.( Picture by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Photos) Getty Images( Picture through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite photo( PUBLISHERS TAKE NOTE: Graphic is a digital composite.) (Picture through Hector Vivas/Getty Graphics) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.