.Noah Lyles ended a 20-year USA dry spell in the guys's 100m last on Sunday, succeeding gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles grabbed first place in front of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by.005 few seconds, noting the closest males's 100m nationality at the Olympics due to the fact that 1980, according to ESPN Stats & Details. It was likewise the 2nd time in recent 60 years that the top pair of finishers operated the exact same opportunity measuring in to the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's upper body went across the finish line initially, bring about his victory." Our experts were awaiting the names to appear, and also I am actually visiting be honest, I came [to Thompson] and I resembled, 'I assume you received that, big dawg!'" Lyles said in a postrace news conference. "Something mentioned I need to lean, and also I was like, 'I am actually heading to bend,' due to the fact that it's that sort of race." Listed below is a photo malfunction of Lyles' historical succeed: Away from the beginning blocksThe solid industry in the last consisted of 3 Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who got a bronze) and Kenneth Bednarek-- plus 2 Jamaicans-- Thompson and also Oblique Seville. Lyles failed to have the very best of starts off the blocks, but offseted it as soon as the ethnicity started.( Photo through Aytac Unal/Anadolu using Getty Images)( Photograph by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles quickly composed ground as the race went on. He inched nearer as well as closer to the goal, placing him in prime placement for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles failed to lead the race up until the ultimate and also crucial minute. Initially glimpse, it seemed like Jamaica's Thompson won the gold. However, with the span closing, Lyles pressed his upper body past Thompson at the final second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took just about half a min for the official winner of the competition to be announced. Lyles as well as Thompson stood up near one another while examining the video clip panel, waiting for the result.Once it was actually confirmed Lyles won the gold, he lifted his bib to the heavens, yelled "The United States. I informed you, I got this" and also ran off to celebrate along with his family members.( Picture by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Pictures) Getty Images( Picture through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite image( EDITORS TAKE NOTE: Graphic is actually an electronic compound.) (Photograph by Hector Vivas/Getty Graphics) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.