Men's 100m Final: Noah Lyles Wins Gold in Photo Finish, Noah Lyles Wins Gold in Photo Finish
August 05, 2024
The men's 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics was one of the most exciting races of the Games. American sprinter Noah Lyles won the gold medal in a photo finish, edging out Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson by just five thousandths of a second. This was Lyles' first Olympic gold medal and the first time an American had won the men's 100m since Justin Gatlin in 2004.
Noah Lyles Wins Gold in Photo Finish
Noah Lyles won the gold medal in the men's 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics in a photo finish. Lyles and Thompson both crossed the line in 9.79 seconds, but Lyles was awarded the gold medal after a review of the photo finish showed that he had broken the finish line first with his chest. This was Lyles' first Olympic gold medal and the first time an American had won the men's 100m since Justin Gatlin in 2004.
Significance of Lyles' Victory
Lyles' victory is significant for several reasons. First, it is the first time an American has won the men's 100m since Justin Gatlin in 2004. Second, it is the first time an American has won the men's 100m in a photo finish since Carl Lewis in 1988. Third, Lyles' victory is a sign of the resurgence of American sprinting. In recent years, Jamaican sprinters have dominated the men's 100m, but Lyles' victory shows that American sprinters are once again a force to be reckoned with.
Reaction to Lyles' Victory
Lyles' victory was met with widespread praise from the track and field community. Many commentators hailed Lyles as the new king of sprinting, and some even compared him to Usain Bolt. Lyles' victory is a major boost for American sprinting, and it is sure to inspire a new generation of American sprinters.
Noah Lyles' victory in the men's 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics was a historic moment for American sprinting. Lyles' victory is a sign of the resurgence of American sprinting, and it is sure to inspire a new generation of American sprinters.
