.Noah Lyles finished a 20-year united state dry spell in the men's 100m last on Sunday, succeeding gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles got first place in front of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by.005 secs, noting the closest males's 100m race at the Olympics because 1980, according to ESPN Statistics & Relevant Information. It was actually additionally the second time in recent 60 years that the leading two finishers operated the exact same time measuring in to the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's upper body moved across the finish line initially, bring about his victory." Our team were waiting on the names to turn up, and also I'm visiting be honest, I came over [to Thompson] and I was like, 'I believe you obtained that, large dawg!'" Lyles stated in a postrace news conference. "One thing mentioned I need to lean, and I was like, 'I am actually visiting bend,' because it is actually that form of nationality." Below is actually an image breakdown of Lyles' historic succeed: Away from the beginning blocksThe powerful industry in the ultimate consisted of three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who gained a bronze) as well as Kenneth Bednarek-- plus two Jamaicans-- Thompson and Oblique Seville. Lyles didn't possess the very best of begin the blocks, yet counterbalanced it the moment the race started.( Image through Aytac Unal/Anadolu by means of Getty Images)( Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis using Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles promptly comprised ground as the nationality took place. He inched nearer and better to the finish line, putting him in prime position for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles failed to lead the race up until the last and also crucial instant. In the beginning look, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson succeeded the gold. But, along with the span closing, Lyles pressed his upper body past Thompson at the final second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took virtually half a min for the main victor of the race to be revealed. Lyles and Thompson stood near each other while examining the video panel, awaiting the result.Once it was validated Lyles won the gold, he elevated his bib to the skies, yelled "The United States. I informed you, I acquired this" as well as ran to celebrate along with his family members.( Picture by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Photos) Getty Photos( Photo by Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu by means of Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite image( PUBLISHERS KEEP IN MIND: Photo is actually an electronic composite.) (Picture through Hector Vivas/Getty Pictures) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.