.Noah Lyles ended a 20-year U.S. drought in the guys's 100m last on Sunday, gaining gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles got hold of top place before Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 secs, noting the closest males's 100m race at the Olympics since 1980, depending on to ESPN Stats & Details. It was actually likewise the 2nd time in recent 60 years that the best 2 finishers ran the very same opportunity measuring right into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's upper body crossed the goal to begin with, causing his victory." We were actually waiting for the titles to turn up, and also I'm mosting likely to be actually truthful, I came [to Thompson] and I resembled, 'I think you acquired that a person, huge dawg!'" Lyles mentioned in a postrace news conference. "One thing said I need to pitch, and also I felt like, 'I'm going to pitch,' considering that it is actually that type of ethnicity." Below is actually a picture break down of Lyles' historic succeed: Out of the starting blocksThe tough field in the ultimate consisted of 3 Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who earned a bronze) and also Kenneth Bednarek-- plus 2 Jamaicans-- Thompson and Oblique Seville. Lyles really did not possess the most effective of begin the blocks, yet balanced it as soon as the race began.( Picture by Aytac Unal/Anadolu using Getty Images)( Image by Tim Clayton/Corbis using Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles swiftly comprised ground as the ethnicity went on. He inched nearer and also better to the finish line, placing him in prime placement for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles failed to lead the race till the ultimate and essential moment. At first glance, it looked like Jamaica's Thompson succeeded the gold. Yet, along 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 formal champion of the race to be revealed. Lyles and also Thompson stood near each other while taking a look at the video clip panel, awaiting the result.Once it was actually validated Lyles succeeded the gold, he elevated his bib to the sky, shouted "United States. I told you, I acquired this" and escaped to commemorate with his loved ones.( Picture through Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Pictures) Getty Images( Photograph through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite image( PUBLISHERS NOTE: Photo is an electronic compound.) (Photo through Hector Vivas/Getty Photos) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.