.Noah Lyles finished a 20-year united state drought in the men's 100m last on Sunday, gaining gold with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles nabbed starting point ahead of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 secs, noting the closest men's 100m ethnicity at the Olympics due to the fact that 1980, depending on to ESPN Statistics & Information. It was actually additionally the 2nd time in the past 60 years that the top 2 finishers managed the very same time evaluating in to the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's upper body moved across the finish line initially, leading to his success." Our team were expecting the names to pop up, as well as I am actually going to be sincere, I came by [to Thompson] and also I was like, 'I believe you received that people, big dawg!'" Lyles stated in a postrace press conference. "One thing stated I require to bend, and I felt like, 'I'm visiting lean,' due to the fact that it's that type of race." Right here is a picture break down of Lyles' famous win: Out of the beginning blocksThe solid industry in the ultimate consisted of three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (that got a bronze) and Kenneth Bednarek-- plus 2 Jamaicans-- Thompson and also Oblique Seville. Lyles really did not possess the very best of start the blocks, yet offseted it when the ethnicity started.( Image through Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images)( Picture by Tim Clayton/Corbis through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles swiftly made up ground as the nationality happened. He inched better as well as deeper to the goal, putting him in prime setting for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles really did not lead the ethnicity up until the last and also most important minute. Initially glimpse, it seemed like Jamaica's Thompson won the gold. Yet, with the range 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 victor of the race to be announced. Lyles as well as Thompson stood up near one another while examining the online video panel, awaiting the result.Once it was actually affirmed Lyles won the gold, he lifted his bib to the skies, shouted "United States. I informed you, I got this" and escaped to commemorate with his loved ones.( Image through Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Getty Pictures( Picture by Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite photo( EDITORS TAKE NOTE: Image is an electronic compound.) (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.