.Noah Lyles finished a 20-year U.S. drought in the men's 100m final on Sunday, succeeding gold with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles nabbed top place in front of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 secs, denoting the closest males's 100m ethnicity at the Olympics because 1980, depending on to ESPN Stats & Details. It was actually additionally the second attend the past 60 years that the leading pair of finishers managed the very same time evaluating right into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso moved across the goal initially, leading to his success." Our experts were expecting the titles to pop up, as well as I am actually heading to be sincere, I came by [to Thompson] and also I felt like, 'I assume you received that people, significant dawg!'" Lyles mentioned in a postrace news conference. "Something mentioned I require to pitch, and also I was like, 'I'm mosting likely to bend,' since it is actually that form of nationality." Here is a photograph breakdown of Lyles' historical gain: Out of the starting blocksThe powerful field in the ultimate included three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (that earned a bronze) and also Kenneth Bednarek-- plus 2 Jamaicans-- Thompson as well as Oblique Seville. Lyles failed to possess the greatest of start the blocks, however made up for it the moment the nationality commenced.( Photograph through Aytac Unal/Anadolu using Getty Images)( Picture by Tim Clayton/Corbis through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles quickly comprised ground as the race took place. He inched more detailed and deeper to the finish line, placing him in prime position for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles really did not lead the race up until the final and crucial moment. In the beginning look, it resembled Jamaica's Thompson gained the gold. Yet, with the proximity closing, Lyles pressed his upper body past Thompson at the last second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took almost half a minute for the main champion of the race to be revealed. Lyles and also Thompson stood up near one another while looking at the video recording board, waiting for the result.Once it was actually confirmed Lyles won the gold, he elevated his bib to the heavens, hollered "America. I informed you, I acquired this" and escaped to celebrate with his family members.( Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Photos) Getty Images( Picture by Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite photograph( EDITORS TAKE NOTE: Picture is a digital composite.) (Photo through Hector Vivas/Getty Graphics) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.