Paris, August 6, 2024 – In a historic display of speed and tenacity, Noah Lyles has emerged victorious in the most nail-biting Olympic 100m final ever recorded, seizing the gold medal and solidifying his title as the world’s fastest man. With a blistering time of 9.79 seconds, Lyles ended a 20-year drought for the United States in this prestigious event.
The race, held at the Paris Olympic Stadium, saw Lyles fend off fierce competition from Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, who provided a formidable challenge throughout the race. Despite Thompson’s impressive performance, Lyles managed to inch ahead in the final meters, achieving a personal best and adding another jewel to his already impressive track record.
“This is the one I wanted; it’s the hard battle, it’s the amazing opponents,” said Lyles, reflecting on his monumental win. His victory marks the first time an American male has claimed the Olympic 100m title since Justin Gatlin in 2004, a fact that adds historical significance to his triumph.
The tight finish and Lyles’ exceptional performance will undoubtedly be remembered as a landmark moment in Olympic sprinting history.
