.Noah Lyles finished a 20-year U.S. dry spell in the males's 100m final on Sunday, succeeding gold with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles snatched top place in advance of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by.005 seconds, denoting the closest males's 100m ethnicity at the Olympics because 1980, depending on to ESPN Statistics & Relevant Information. It was actually also the second time in recent 60 years that the best 2 finishers operated the same time determining in to the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso traversed the finish line first, causing his triumph." We were waiting for the titles to appear, and also I am actually going to be sincere, I came [to Thompson] and also I resembled, 'I assume you received that, big dawg!'" Lyles pointed out in a postrace press conference. "One thing said I need to have to pitch, and also I was like, 'I'm heading to pitch,' considering that it's that sort of ethnicity." Listed here is an image break down of Lyles' historical gain: Out of the beginning blocksThe tough field in the last consisted of 3 Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (that earned a bronze) as well as Kenneth Bednarek-- plus pair of Jamaicans-- Thompson as well as Oblique Seville. Lyles really did not have the very best of begin the blocks, however made up for it when the nationality began.( Photo through Aytac Unal/Anadolu using Getty Images)( Photo through Tim Clayton/Corbis by means of Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles swiftly made up ground as the race happened. He inched better and also better to the finish line, putting him in prime placement for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles really did not lead the nationality till the ultimate and also crucial moment. In the beginning glance, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson won the gold. Yet, along with the proximity closing, Lyles pushed his upper body past Thompson at the last second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took nearly half a moment for the formal victor of the competition to be introduced. Lyles and also Thompson stood up near one another while taking a look at the video board, waiting for the result.Once it was affirmed Lyles gained the gold, he raised his bib to the heavens, shouted "United States. I told you, I got this" and escaped to commemorate with his family.( Image through Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Getty Pictures( Picture through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite photo( PUBLISHERS KEEP IN MIND: Image is an electronic compound.) (Image through Hector Vivas/Getty Pictures) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.