.Noah Lyles ended a 20-year USA drought in the men's 100m final on Sunday, winning gold with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles took hold of first place ahead of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 seconds, noting the closest men's 100m nationality at the Olympics due to the fact that 1980, according to ESPN Stats & Info. It was actually additionally the second attend the past 60 years that the best 2 finishers ran the exact same opportunity assessing right into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's upper body moved across the finish line first, causing his success." We were expecting the names to turn up, and I am actually going to be actually honest, I came [to Thompson] and I was like, 'I assume you got that people, significant dawg!'" Lyles pointed out in a postrace news conference. "One thing mentioned I need to have to bend, and also I resembled, 'I am actually mosting likely to lean,' due to the fact that it's that form of nationality." Right here is a photograph failure of Lyles' historic win: Away from the starting blocksThe strong area in the final featured three 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 greatest of begin the blocks, however counterbalanced it when the nationality began.( Image through Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images)( Picture by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles rapidly composed ground as the nationality took place. He inched closer as well as better to the finish line, putting him in prime position for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles didn't lead the nationality up until the final and essential minute. Initially glimpse, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson gained the gold. Yet, with the range closing, Lyles drove his torso past Thompson at the last second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took nearly half a moment for the main champion of the competition to become revealed. Lyles and also Thompson stood up near each other while examining the online video board, awaiting the result.Once it was actually verified Lyles won the gold, he lifted his bib to the heavens, screamed "America. I told you, I received this" and ran to commemorate along with his family members.( Photo through Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Pictures) Getty Photos( Image through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite image( EDITORS TAKE NOTE: Graphic is actually a digital composite.) (Photograph by Hector Vivas/Getty Pictures) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.