WEB Lyles wins Olympic 100m gold in dramatic photo finish
American Noah Lyles wins historic gold
WEB American Noah Lyles won the Olympic mens 100m title by five-thousandths of a second, breaking a 20-year drought for Team USA in the event and ending Jamaica's dominance in the sprint.
Thompson and Kerley take silver and bronze
WEB Thompson of Jamaica took silver with a time of 9.78 seconds, while American Fred Kerley took bronze with a time of 9.81 seconds.
Lyles' victory was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. He is now the first American man to win the Olympic 100m title since Maurice Greene in 2000.
The race was a thrilling affair, with Lyles and Thompson neck-and-neck down the stretch. In the end, it was Lyles who prevailed, winning by the narrowest of margins.
Lyles' victory is a major upset, as he was not considered the favorite heading into the race. However, he proved that anything is possible with hard work and determination.
Lyles' victory is a proud moment for Team USA and for the entire country. He is an inspiration to all who dream of achieving great things.
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