.Noah Lyles ended a 20-year USA drought in the men's 100m last on Sunday, succeeding gold with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles got first place in advance of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson through.005 seconds, denoting the closest men's 100m nationality at the Olympics considering that 1980, according to ESPN Stats & Relevant Information. It was additionally the second attend the past 60 years that the best 2 finishers managed the very same time measuring in to the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso traversed the finish line initially, leading to his victory." We were waiting on the names to appear, and I'm heading to be actually straightforward, I came by [to Thompson] and also I resembled, 'I presume you got that a person, huge dawg!'" Lyles mentioned in a postrace press conference. "One thing claimed I need to bend, and also I was like, 'I'm visiting pitch,' because it is actually that type of ethnicity." Below is an image malfunction of Lyles' historic succeed: Out of the beginning blocksThe strong industry in the ultimate consisted of three Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (that gained a bronze) and also Kenneth Bednarek-- plus two Jamaicans-- Thompson and also Oblique Seville. Lyles really did not have the most effective of start the blocks, but counterbalanced it when the race started.( Image by Aytac Unal/Anadolu through Getty Images)( Image by Tim Clayton/Corbis through Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles rapidly made up ground as the race happened. He inched closer and also closer to the finish line, putting him in prime placement for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles really did not lead the nationality till the final as well as essential minute. At first glance, it appeared like Jamaica's Thompson gained the gold. Yet, with the proximity closing, Lyles pressed his torso past Thompson at the final second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took almost half a minute for the main champion of the race to be declared. Lyles and also Thompson stood near each other while considering the online video panel, waiting for the result.Once it was actually affirmed Lyles won the gold, he raised his bib to the skies, shouted "United States. I informed you, I received this" as well as bolted to celebrate along with his household.( Picture by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Getty Graphics( Photo through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu using Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite photograph( PUBLISHERS TAKE NOTE: Picture is actually a digital composite.) (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.