In a thrilling showdown at the Paris Olympics last night, American sprinter Noah Lyles clinched the gold medal in the men’s 100m event. Lyles crossed the finish line with a remarkable time of 9.79 seconds, setting a new personal best and earning the title of the fastest man in the world.
In a photo-finish race, Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson took home the silver medal, clocking an identical time of 9.79 seconds. The race was decided by a razor-thin margin of just 0.005 seconds, highlighting the intense competition on the track.
American sprinter Fred Kerley secured the bronze medal, completing a successful night for Team USA in the sprinting events.