.Noah Lyles ended a 20-year USA dry spell in the males's 100m last on Sunday, winning gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles snatched first place in front of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by.005 secs, denoting the closest males's 100m ethnicity at the Olympics because 1980, according to ESPN Statistics & Details. It was actually likewise the second time in recent 60 years that the leading 2 finishers ran the very same time evaluating in to the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso crossed the finish line first, causing his success." We were expecting the titles to appear, and I'm heading to be actually sincere, I dropped in [to Thompson] and also I was like, 'I presume you obtained that one, large dawg!'" Lyles stated in a postrace press conference. "Something claimed I need to pitch, and also I felt like, 'I'm going to bend,' due to the fact that it's that sort of race." Below is an image break down of Lyles' historical gain: Out of the beginning blocksThe strong area in the last featured three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (that gained a bronze) and also Kenneth Bednarek-- plus pair of Jamaicans-- Thompson and also Oblique Seville. Lyles really did not have the best of starts off the blocks, yet balanced it once the nationality started.( Photograph through Aytac Unal/Anadolu through Getty Images)( Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis using Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles quickly made up ground as the nationality happened. He inched deeper and more detailed to the finish line, putting him in prime posture for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles failed to lead the race till the final and also most important moment. At first glimpse, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson succeeded the gold. Yet, with the range closing, Lyles drove his torso past Thompson at the final second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took practically half a moment for the official champion of the race to be introduced. Lyles and also Thompson stood near one another while checking out the online video board, waiting for the result.Once it was validated Lyles won the gold, he raised his bib to the skies, hollered "America. I informed you, I obtained this" as well as bolted to celebrate along with his family members.( Photo through Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Graphics) Getty Pictures( Picture through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite image( EDITORS KEEP IN MIND: Photo is actually a digital compound.) (Picture by Hector Vivas/Getty Graphics) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.