Noah Lyles clinched the gold medal in the men's 100 meters at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, narrowly defeating Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by just five thousandths of a second.

With this victory, Lyles became the first American to win the Olympic 100m since Justin Gatlin in 2004, adding to the excitement surrounding his performance.

Lyles finished the race with a time of 9.784 seconds, while Thompson clocked in at 9.789 seconds, showcasing the intense competition.

The race was marked by a dramatic photo finish, with results confirmed using Omega's Scan’O'Vision technology, taking about 10 seconds to finalize.

The atmosphere in the stadium was electrifying, with 75,000 spectators present, many wearing LED bracelets that lit up the venue.

Thompson expressed his satisfaction with the silver medal, acknowledging the fierce competition and feeling at peace with the outcome.

Lyles' victory allowed him to reconcile with his Olympic experience after feeling isolated during the Tokyo Games due to pandemic restrictions.

The race also resulted in world records for the fourth to eighth place finishers, underscoring the extraordinary level of speed and talent present.

Lyles' playful personality and theatrical pre-race routines, inspired by comic books, have contributed to his growing visibility in the sport.

This victory not only highlights Lyles' athletic prowess but also reflects his journey overcoming personal challenges, including bullying and depression.