Noah Lyles claimed his first Olympic gold medal in the men's 100 meters, winning by a razor-thin margin of .005 seconds over Jamaica's Kishane Thompson, finishing with a time of 9.784 seconds. The victory came after a tense wait for the results, with Lyles initially pacing the track in disbelief. America's Fred Kerley secured third place at 9.81 seconds, while defending champion Marcell Jacobs finished fifth. Prior to the final, Lyles faced challenges, including a second-place finish in his opening heat, where he was outpaced by British sprinter Louie Hinchliffe. Lyles admitted to underestimating his competition in the heats but rallied to secure his spot in the final. This triumph marks a significant achievement in Lyles' career, following a bronze medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021.