.Noah Lyles finished a 20-year USA drought in the men's 100m last on Sunday, winning gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles took hold of first place in front of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by.005 seconds, denoting the closest guys's 100m ethnicity at the Olympics because 1980, depending on to ESPN Stats & Information. It was actually also the second time in the past 60 years that the top pair of finishers ran the very same opportunity gauging into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso traversed the finish line to begin with, bring about his success." Our team were awaiting the titles to appear, and I'm heading to be honest, I came over [to Thompson] as well as I felt like, 'I think you received that a person, major dawg!'" Lyles stated in a postrace news conference. "Something mentioned I need to have to bend, as well as I felt like, 'I am actually mosting likely to pitch,' given that it is actually that sort of race." Below is actually a photo malfunction of Lyles' historic succeed: Away from the starting blocksThe tough field in the final consisted of 3 Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who gained a bronze) and also Kenneth Bednarek-- plus pair of Jamaicans-- Thompson as well as Oblique Seville. Lyles really did not have the most effective of begin the blocks, but made up for it when the nationality began.( Photo by Aytac Unal/Anadolu using Getty Images)( Image by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles swiftly comprised ground as the nationality happened. He inched closer and also nearer to the goal, placing him in prime posture for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles really did not lead the ethnicity till the final as well as crucial minute. In the beginning glance, it looked like Jamaica's Thompson succeeded the gold. However, along with the distance closing, Lyles drove his torso past Thompson at the last second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took just about half a moment for the main champion of the race to become declared. Lyles and Thompson stood near each other while examining the video recording panel, waiting for the result.Once it was verified Lyles won the gold, he lifted his bib to the skies, yelled "America. I informed you, I received this" and also ran off to celebrate along with his loved ones.( Photograph by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Photos) Getty Photos( Picture through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite photo( EDITORS NOTE: Image is actually an electronic composite.) (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Graphics) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.