.Noah Lyles finished a 20-year USA drought in the guys's 100m ultimate on Sunday, gaining gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles got top place in advance of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 few seconds, denoting the closest men's 100m nationality at the Olympics since 1980, depending on to ESPN Stats & Relevant Information. It was also the second attend recent 60 years that the top 2 finishers operated the exact same opportunity assessing right into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso crossed the goal initially, leading to his triumph." We were awaiting the names to pop up, and also I'm going to be straightforward, I came [to Thompson] as well as I felt like, 'I believe you received that one, significant dawg!'" Lyles pointed out in a postrace press conference. "One thing said I need to pitch, as well as I felt like, 'I'm visiting lean,' because it is actually that type of race." Below is actually a picture malfunction of Lyles' famous succeed: Away from the starting blocksThe solid area in the ultimate included 3 Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (that got a bronze) and Kenneth Bednarek-- plus two Jamaicans-- Thompson and also Oblique Seville. Lyles didn't have the most effective of start the blocks, however balanced it the moment the nationality commenced.( Photograph by Aytac Unal/Anadolu by means of Getty Images)( Photograph by Tim Clayton/Corbis by means of Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles promptly composed ground as the nationality happened. He inched closer and also deeper to the goal, putting him in prime setting for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles really did not lead the race up until the last and crucial minute. In the beginning look, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson gained the gold. However, with the span closing, Lyles pressed his upper body past Thompson at the final second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took nearly half a moment for the formal champion of the race to be revealed. Lyles and also Thompson stood near one another while looking at the online video panel, awaiting the result.Once it was affirmed Lyles won the gold, he elevated his bib to the sky, yelled "America. I informed you, I acquired this" as well as escaped to commemorate along with his loved ones.( Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Graphics) Getty Images( Photograph through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu by means of Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite photo( PUBLISHERS NOTE: Photo is actually a digital composite.) (Photograph through Hector Vivas/Getty Photos) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.