In one of the most thrilling finishes in Olympic history, American sprinter Noah Lyles narrowly edged out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by just 0.005 seconds to win the gold medal in the men’s 100m at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The race, held on August 5th, was a spectacle that had fans on the edge of their seats as the winner had to be confirmed by a photo finish.
Lyles crossed the finish line with a time of 9.79 seconds, setting a new personal best for the season. At 27 years old, Lyles added the Olympic title to his already impressive resume, which includes being the 100m and 200m champion at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest.
This victory marks a significant moment for the USA, as it is the first time in 20 years that an American has won the men’s 100m Olympic gold. The last time the USA took home the gold in this event was at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Thompson, representing Jamaica, was just a fraction of a second behind, finishing with a time of 9.79 seconds, but slightly behind Lyles in the photo finish. Lyles’ teammate, Fred Kerley, took the bronze with a time of 9.81 seconds.
The men’s 100m final was a showcase of pure speed and competition, with Lyles proving once again why he’s one of the best sprinters in the world.
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