American sprinter Noah Lyles clinched the Olympic men’s 100m title by an incredibly narrow margin, beating Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by just five-thousandths of a second in a thrilling photo finish at Paris 2024, Lyles, surged past his competitors in the race’s latter half to win with a personal best of 9.79 seconds. The rush moment has given him his first Olympic gold.
Noah’s fininshing time matched that of Olympic newcomer Thompson, who led most of the race until Lyles’ spectacular finish.
Former world champion Fred Kerley from the United States claimed bronze with a time of 9.81 seconds, narrowly defeating South Africa’s Akani Simbine. The race, held at Stade de France with dramatic music setting the stage, saw all eight finalists finish within 0.12 seconds of Lyles, showcasing the high standard of competition.
while Italy’s defending champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs and Jamaica’s rising star Oblique Seville finished out of medal contention, with Seville placing last in 9.91 seconds.
Two months ago, Oblique Seville stare down Noah at the Racers Grand Prix. Noah, made it known he wouldn’t forget. Now he claims the fastest man Title.
Ultimately, it was Lyles, who thrived on the grand stage. He previously won three gold medals at last year’s World Championships, he celebrated exuberantly once the official results were displayed. The 27-year-old rang the victory bell repeatedly by the track, having solidified his status at the pinnacle of the sport, and now sets his sights on further success in the 200m and relay events.
