.Noah Lyles ended a 20-year U.S. drought in the men's 100m final on Sunday, winning gold with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles got hold of starting point in advance of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 few seconds, noting the closest guys's 100m nationality at the Olympics due to the fact that 1980, according to ESPN Stats & Details. It was actually additionally the 2nd time in recent 60 years that the best 2 finishers operated the same opportunity determining into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's upper body went across the goal first, leading to his triumph." Our team were expecting the names to pop up, as well as I am actually visiting be straightforward, I came over [to Thompson] and I was like, 'I presume you received that, significant dawg!'" Lyles claimed in a postrace news conference. "One thing mentioned I need to have to bend, as well as I felt like, 'I'm going to bend,' given that it's that kind of race." Below is actually an image failure of Lyles' historical win: Out of the beginning blocksThe powerful field in the last included three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (that earned a bronze) and Kenneth Bednarek-- plus two Jamaicans-- Thompson and also Oblique Seville. Lyles really did not possess the very best of starts off the blocks, yet offseted it once the race commenced.( Image by Aytac Unal/Anadolu using Getty Images)( Image through Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles swiftly comprised ground as the race happened. He inched deeper and also closer to the finish line, putting him in prime placement for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles really did not lead the race until the ultimate and also crucial second. At first look, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson gained the gold. However, with the proximity closing, Lyles pushed his torso past Thompson at the final second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took virtually half a minute for the main champion of the race to be announced. Lyles and Thompson stood up near one another while looking at the video panel, awaiting the result.Once it was affirmed Lyles won the gold, he elevated his bib to the heavens, hollered "America. I told you, I obtained this" and ran to celebrate with his household.( Photograph through Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Photos) Getty Graphics( Image by Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu by means of Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite image( PUBLISHERS NOTE: Photo is actually a digital compound.) (Photograph by Hector Vivas/Getty Graphics) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.