.Noah Lyles finished a 20-year U.S. dry spell in the men's 100m final on Sunday, winning gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles ordered first place before Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by.005 few seconds, noting the closest men's 100m nationality at the Olympics because 1980, depending on to ESPN Stats & Relevant Information. It was actually likewise the second time in recent 60 years that the top pair of finishers operated the very same time evaluating right into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso went across the goal first, resulting in his victory." We were actually awaiting the titles to pop up, and also I am actually visiting be straightforward, I dropped in [to Thompson] as well as I felt like, 'I presume you acquired that one, big dawg!'" Lyles said in a postrace news conference. "One thing mentioned I need to have to bend, as well as I resembled, 'I am actually going to pitch,' given that it's that type of nationality." Here is actually a photo failure of Lyles' famous succeed: Out of the starting blocksThe sturdy industry in the last consisted of three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who made a bronze) as well as Kenneth Bednarek-- plus 2 Jamaicans-- Thompson and also Oblique Seville. Lyles failed to possess the most ideal of begin the blocks, but made up for it once the nationality commenced.( Photograph through Aytac Unal/Anadolu through Getty Images)( Picture through Tim Clayton/Corbis through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles swiftly made up ground as the nationality took place. He inched more detailed and closer to the goal, putting him in prime posture for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles failed to lead the nationality up until the ultimate and most important moment. At first glance, it seemed like Jamaica's Thompson gained 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 nearly half a minute for the main victor of the race to become declared. Lyles as well as Thompson stood up near each other while examining the video recording board, awaiting the result.Once it was actually confirmed Lyles gained the gold, he lifted his bib to the sky, screamed "United States. I informed you, I obtained this" and ran off to celebrate along with his family members.( Picture by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Photos) Getty Graphics( Photo by Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite image( PUBLISHERS NOTE: Image is a digital compound.) (Image by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.