.Noah Lyles ended a 20-year U.S. drought in the men's 100m last on Sunday, succeeding gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles grabbed first place ahead of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 seconds, denoting the closest males's 100m race at the Olympics considering that 1980, depending on to ESPN Stats & Info. It was additionally the second time in recent 60 years that the top pair of finishers managed the same opportunity determining right into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso crossed the finish line initially, bring about his success." Our experts were awaiting the titles to pop up, as well as I am actually heading to be truthful, I came [to Thompson] as well as I felt like, 'I believe you received that a person, major dawg!'" Lyles claimed in a postrace press conference. "One thing claimed I need to have to bend, as well as I resembled, 'I am actually heading to lean,' due to the fact that it is actually that kind of race." Here is actually a photograph malfunction of Lyles' historical succeed: Away from the starting blocksThe solid area in the last included three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who got a bronze) as well as Kenneth Bednarek-- plus 2 Jamaicans-- Thompson as well as Oblique Seville. Lyles failed to have the most effective of start the blocks, however balanced it the moment the nationality commenced.( Photograph through Aytac Unal/Anadolu through Getty Images)( Picture by Tim Clayton/Corbis using Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles promptly made up ground as the nationality went on. He inched nearer as well as deeper to the goal, putting him in prime position for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles failed to lead the nationality till the ultimate and also crucial instant. Initially glimpse, it resembled Jamaica's Thompson succeeded the gold. However, with the proximity closing, Lyles pushed his upper body past Thompson at the final second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took nearly half a min for the main champion of the competition to become announced. Lyles and Thompson stood up near one another while taking a look at the video clip panel, waiting for the result.Once it was affirmed Lyles won the gold, he raised his bib to the sky, screamed "The United States. I told you, I received this" as well as escaped to celebrate with his family members.( Photo through Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Photos) Getty Graphics( Image by Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu using Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite image( EDITORS TAKE NOTE: Photo is actually an electronic compound.) (Photograph by Hector Vivas/Getty Graphics) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.