.Noah Lyles ended a 20-year U.S. dry spell in the men's 100m final on Sunday, winning gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles got top place ahead of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 few seconds, marking the closest men's 100m race at the Olympics considering that 1980, according to ESPN Statistics & Info. It was actually also the 2nd time in recent 60 years that the top pair of finishers ran the same time evaluating in to the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso traversed the finish line initially, causing his success." Our company were actually waiting for the names to appear, and also I am actually going to be truthful, I came by [to Thompson] as well as I was like, 'I think you obtained that one, big dawg!'" Lyles stated in a postrace news conference. "Something stated I need to have to pitch, and also I resembled, 'I am actually mosting likely to lean,' since it is actually that sort of race." Below is actually a photo failure of Lyles' famous gain: Away from the beginning blocksThe solid area in the last included three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who got a bronze) as well as Kenneth Bednarek-- plus two Jamaicans-- Thompson and also Oblique Seville. Lyles really did not possess the best of start the blocks, however counterbalanced it as soon as the nationality commenced.( Picture by Aytac Unal/Anadolu by means of Getty Images)( Image by Tim Clayton/Corbis by means of Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles swiftly composed ground as the nationality happened. He inched better and also better to the finish line, putting him in prime posture for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles really did not lead the race up until the final and also essential minute. Initially glance, it looked like Jamaica's Thompson gained the gold. Yet, with the span closing, Lyles pushed his upper body past Thompson at the final second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took just about half a minute for the official winner of the competition to be revealed. Lyles as well as Thompson stood near one another while considering the video recording panel, waiting for the result.Once it was affirmed Lyles gained the gold, he elevated his bib to the skies, hollered "The United States. I told you, I obtained this" as well as bolted to celebrate along with his loved ones.( Picture by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Pictures) Getty Images( Photograph by Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite image( EDITORS TAKE NOTE: Photo is actually a digital composite.) (Image by Hector Vivas/Getty Photos) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.