.Noah Lyles ended a 20-year USA dry spell in the males's 100m ultimate on Sunday, gaining gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles ordered starting point before Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by.005 secs, noting the closest men's 100m race at the Olympics given that 1980, depending on to ESPN Stats & Relevant Information. It was actually likewise the second time in recent 60 years that the best 2 finishers operated the same time evaluating right into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso moved across the finish line first, leading to his triumph." We were actually awaiting the labels to turn up, and also I'm going to be straightforward, I came [to Thompson] and also I felt like, 'I presume you got that one, big dawg!'" Lyles claimed in a postrace press conference. "Something stated I require to pitch, as well as I was like, 'I am actually visiting pitch,' due to the fact that it is actually that type of nationality." Listed here is actually a picture malfunction of Lyles' famous succeed: Out of the starting blocksThe tough area in the final consisted of 3 Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who earned a bronze) as well as Kenneth Bednarek-- plus two Jamaicans-- Thompson and also Oblique Seville. Lyles didn't possess the best of begin the blocks, but offseted it when the nationality started.( Photograph by Aytac Unal/Anadolu using Getty Images)( Picture by Tim Clayton/Corbis through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles rapidly composed ground as the race took place. He inched better and nearer to the goal, putting him in prime position for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles failed to lead the race until the last and also essential second. In the beginning glance, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson won the gold. However, along with the distance 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 formal victor of the competition to become introduced. Lyles and Thompson stood up near one another while examining the video clip panel, awaiting the result.Once it was actually validated Lyles gained the gold, he lifted his bib to the heavens, hollered "America. I informed you, I got this" and bolted to commemorate along with his family.( Image through Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Pictures) Getty Images( Photograph through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite picture( PUBLISHERS TAKE NOTE: Picture is an electronic compound.) (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Graphics) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.