.Noah Lyles finished a 20-year U.S. drought in the men's 100m ultimate on Sunday, winning gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles ordered starting point ahead of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 seconds, noting the closest men's 100m nationality at the Olympics since 1980, according to ESPN Stats & Relevant Information. It was actually also the 2nd time in recent 60 years that the leading two finishers ran the exact same opportunity determining right into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso moved across the goal initially, resulting in his success." Our experts were actually expecting the names to appear, and also I'm visiting be honest, I came [to Thompson] and also I resembled, 'I presume you obtained that one, major dawg!'" Lyles mentioned in a postrace press conference. "One thing stated I need to bend, and also I felt like, 'I am actually going to lean,' because it's that kind of race." Right here is a picture breakdown of Lyles' famous win: Out of the beginning blocksThe powerful industry in the ultimate featured three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who got a bronze) and Kenneth Bednarek-- plus pair of Jamaicans-- Thompson and also Oblique Seville. Lyles really did not possess the most effective of begin the blocks, yet made up for it the moment the nationality commenced.( Image through Aytac Unal/Anadolu by means of Getty Images)( Photo through Tim Clayton/Corbis through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles promptly comprised ground as the race went on. He inched closer and better to the finish line, placing him in prime placement for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles really did not lead the nationality up until the last as well as essential second. At first glance, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson won the gold. However, with the distance closing, Lyles drove his upper body past Thompson at the final second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took just about half a min for the formal victor of the race to become announced. Lyles and Thompson stood near each other while considering the video recording board, awaiting the result.Once it was actually validated Lyles succeeded the gold, he lifted his bib to the heavens, yelled "America. I told you, I received this" and also ran off to commemorate with his loved ones.( Photo through Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Graphics) Getty Graphics( Photo by Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite photograph( EDITORS TAKE NOTE: Graphic is an electronic compound.) (Photograph through Hector Vivas/Getty Images) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.