Noah Lyles Wins Gold in Men’s 100-Meter Sprint

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Noah Lyles secured the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

An Overview of the News

• His time of 9.784 seconds narrowly edged out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, who finished with 9.789 seconds.

• This victory marks the end of a 20-year drought for American sprinters in this event.

• Lyles edged out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by 0.005 seconds; seven men finished under 9.90 seconds.

• Medal Standings: Team USA’s Fred Kerley won bronze with a time of 9.81 seconds.

• Race Highlights: Lyles surged in the final stretch and the Stade de France crowd added to the excitement.

• Future Goals: Lyles aims to succeed in the 200-meter and 4×100-meter relay, seeking a sprint treble similar to Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis.