.Noah Lyles finished a 20-year U.S. 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 nabbed first place before Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 secs, marking the closest males's 100m nationality at the Olympics considering that 1980, depending on to ESPN Stats & Information. It was likewise the second attend the past 60 years that the leading pair of finishers managed the very same opportunity measuring into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's upper body traversed the finish line first, bring about his triumph." We were awaiting the labels to appear, and also I am actually heading to be straightforward, I came over [to Thompson] and also I felt like, 'I think you received that, major dawg!'" Lyles stated in a postrace press conference. "Something stated I require to bend, as well as I felt like, 'I am actually heading to lean,' considering that it's that form of race." Listed below is a picture break down of Lyles' historic succeed: Away from the starting blocksThe tough industry in the ultimate featured 3 Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (that made a bronze) and also Kenneth Bednarek-- plus two Jamaicans-- Thompson and also Oblique Seville. Lyles really did not have the best of begin the blocks, but made up for it as soon as the nationality commenced.( Picture through Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images)( Photograph through Tim Clayton/Corbis by means of Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles swiftly composed ground as the race took place. He inched better and nearer to the finish line, putting him in prime posture for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles didn't lead the ethnicity up until the ultimate and also most important second. In the beginning glimpse, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson won the gold. Yet, with the span closing, Lyles drove his torso past Thompson at the last second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took almost half a moment for the official winner of the competition to become declared. Lyles and also Thompson stood up near one another while looking at the video recording panel, awaiting the result.Once it was actually verified Lyles won the gold, he elevated his bib to the skies, hollered "United States. I told you, I received this" and also ran to celebrate with his household.( Picture by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Getty Photos( Photograph through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite photograph( EDITORS NOTE: Photo is an electronic compound.) (Photograph by Hector Vivas/Getty Graphics) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.