American sprinter Noah Lyles emerged victorious in the men’s 100m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending a 20-year drought for the United States of America in this event.
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Noah Lyles finished in 9.79 seconds, defeating Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by a mere five thousandths of a second in a breathtaking photo finish.
Noah Lyles’ triumph marks the first American gold in the men’s 100m since Justin Gatlin’s win in 2004. Noah Lyles performance at the 2024 Olympics Games finals beats what Justin Gatlin showcased in 2004.
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The electrifying atmosphere at Stade de France reached its peak as Lyles crossed the finish line, solidifying his status as the world’s fastest man.
Noah Lyles’ slower start out of the blocks was quickly overcome by an incredible burst of speed in the final meters.
The victory is a significant achievement in Noah Lyles’ career, following his bronze medal performance at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
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