.Noah Lyles ended a 20-year U.S. dry spell in the males's 100m last on Sunday, succeeding gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles took hold of top place ahead of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by.005 seconds, noting the closest men's 100m nationality at the Olympics since 1980, depending on to ESPN Stats & Relevant Information. It was additionally the 2nd time in the past 60 years that the leading 2 finishers operated the same time gauging in to the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's upper body went across the goal to begin with, causing his triumph." Our company were waiting on the labels to turn up, and also I am actually going to be honest, I visited [to Thompson] and also I was like, 'I presume you received that people, large dawg!'" Lyles stated in a postrace news conference. "Something stated I need to have to pitch, and I was like, 'I am actually heading to lean,' since it is actually that sort of nationality." Here is actually an image break down of Lyles' historic win: Away from the beginning blocksThe strong industry in the final featured three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who got a bronze) as well as Kenneth Bednarek-- plus pair of Jamaicans-- Thompson as well as Oblique Seville. Lyles really did not have the most effective of start the blocks, but counterbalanced it when the race started.( Photograph through Aytac Unal/Anadolu by means of Getty Images)( Image by Tim Clayton/Corbis through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles promptly comprised ground as the nationality happened. He inched closer as well as nearer to the finish line, putting him in prime position for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles didn't lead the ethnicity up until the last and also essential moment. At first glimpse, it resembled Jamaica's Thompson won the gold. Yet, with the proximity closing, Lyles pressed his upper body past Thompson at the final second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took almost half a min for the main winner of the race to be revealed. Lyles and Thompson stood near one another while looking at the video clip panel, waiting for the result.Once it was confirmed Lyles gained the gold, he raised his bib to the sky, screamed "America. I informed you, I got this" and ran to commemorate with his loved ones.( Image by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Images) Getty Images( Picture through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu using Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite picture( PUBLISHERS TAKE NOTE: Graphic is actually an electronic composite.) (Image through Hector Vivas/Getty Pictures) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.