.Noah Lyles finished a 20-year U.S. drought in the guys's 100m final on Sunday, winning gold with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles took hold of first place in front of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by.005 few seconds, marking the closest men's 100m ethnicity at the Olympics due to the fact that 1980, according to ESPN Statistics & Relevant Information. It was also the 2nd time in the past 60 years that the leading 2 finishers operated the exact same time determining into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso crossed the goal first, bring about his triumph." Our company were expecting the labels to pop up, as well as I'm heading to be actually truthful, I came by [to Thompson] and also I was like, 'I think you obtained that people, big dawg!'" Lyles mentioned in a postrace press conference. "One thing mentioned I need to have to lean, as well as I resembled, 'I'm visiting pitch,' due to the fact that it's that type of nationality." Below is actually a photo breakdown of Lyles' historical gain: Away from the starting blocksThe tough industry in the last featured 3 Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who gained a bronze) and also Kenneth Bednarek-- plus 2 Jamaicans-- Thompson and Oblique Seville. Lyles failed to possess the very best of begin the blocks, however counterbalanced it as soon as the race started.( Picture by Aytac Unal/Anadolu using Getty Images)( Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles rapidly made up ground as the race happened. He inched closer and also more detailed to the goal, putting him in prime placement for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles failed to lead the race until the final and also essential minute. At first look, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson succeeded the gold. But, along with the span closing, Lyles drove his torso past Thompson at the last second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took practically half a minute for the main victor of the race to be revealed. Lyles and Thompson stood near each other while examining the video board, awaiting the result.Once it was affirmed Lyles succeeded the gold, he raised his bib to the skies, yelled "United States. I informed you, I acquired this" and also ran to celebrate with his family.( Photograph by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Photos) Getty Photos( Image through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite picture( PUBLISHERS NOTE: Graphic is actually an electronic composite.) (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Graphics) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.