Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian
United States sprinter Noah Lyles has set the internet afire after his dramatic victory in the men's 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday, August 4. In an electrifying photo finish, Lyles crossed the line in 9.784 seconds, edging out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by a mere 0.005 seconds.
Lyles, the reigning world champion in both the 100m and 200m, demonstrated unparalleled speed and determination. Despite not being the fastest man this year—Thompson had posted a 9.77 at the Jamaican trials—Lyles triumphed with a heart-stopping dip at the finish line.
The race was a true nail-biter, with Thompson finishing in 9.789 seconds and USA’s Fred Kerley claiming the bronze with a time of 9.81 seconds. Lyles' victory was not only a testament to his supreme speed but also to his unwavering champion spirit.
Lyles' celebration at Stade de France marked his spectacular 9.784-second dash, while Thompson, making his Olympic debut, came agonizingly close to gold, leaving the stadium with a mix of pride and what-ifs. The epic showdown will be remembered as one of the closest and most thrilling finishes in Olympic history.
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