.Noah Lyles finished a 20-year united state drought in the males's 100m final on Sunday, gaining gold with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles got hold of top place in front of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 secs, noting the closest males's 100m ethnicity at the Olympics considering that 1980, depending on to ESPN Statistics & Info. It was actually also the second time in the past 60 years that the leading pair of finishers operated the same opportunity evaluating right into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso crossed the finish line initially, triggering his victory." Our company were waiting for the labels to pop up, as well as I'm mosting likely to be actually honest, I visited [to Thompson] and also I resembled, 'I think you acquired that one, large dawg!'" Lyles said in a postrace news conference. "Something said I need to have to lean, and also I was like, 'I'm mosting likely to pitch,' because it is actually that type of race." Right here is a photograph breakdown of Lyles' famous win: Away from the starting blocksThe sturdy field in the last consisted of three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (that earned a bronze) as well as Kenneth Bednarek-- plus 2 Jamaicans-- Thompson and Oblique Seville. Lyles really did not possess the most ideal of begin the blocks, yet balanced it the moment the race commenced.( Photograph through Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images)( Photograph through Tim Clayton/Corbis by means of Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles rapidly comprised ground as the race went on. He inched better and also better to the finish line, placing him in prime setting for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles really did not lead the race until the final and also essential second. In the beginning look, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson won the gold. But, along with the proximity closing, Lyles drove his upper body past Thompson at the final second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took virtually half a min for the main winner of the race to be introduced. Lyles as well as Thompson stood near one another while examining the online video board, waiting for the result.Once it was validated Lyles succeeded the gold, he lifted his bib to the sky, shouted "United States. I informed you, I received this" and also bolted to commemorate with his household.( Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Getty Images( Photo by Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite photo( EDITORS NOTE: Photo is a digital composite.) (Image by Hector Vivas/Getty Graphics) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.