Noah Lyles Snags Gold in Thrilling 100m Final at Paris 2024

Noah Lyles of the USA has just added an Olympic gold medal to his impressive collection, winning the men’s 100m final in an incredibly close race at Paris 2024.

Lyles crossed the finish line in 9.79 seconds, narrowly beating Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, who clocked in just a hair slower at 9.79 as well, though his time was 0.005 seconds behind Lyles’.

Fred Kerley, also from the USA, took home the bronze medal with a time of 9.81 seconds, while South Africa’s Akani Simbine once again missed a podium finish, coming in fourth.

This year’s Olympics has presented memorable moments, with highlights including Team GB’s Harry Hepworth capturing his first Olympic medal with bronze on the vault and Scottie Scheffler leading the way to gold in men’s golf.

The men’s 4x100m medley swimming relay was another nail-biter, where Great Britain’s team finished just shy of a medal, coming in fourth place against a fierce field including China, USA, and France.

In the 100m final, it was evident how competitive the race was when Lyles commented on the “hard battle” he had and expressed gratitude for his competitors’ health and readiness.

Both Lyles and Thompson recorded personal bests, and this final featured remarkable times, with the fastest fourth to eighth-placed finishers ever recorded in an Olympic event.

The atmosphere at Stade de France was electric, with fans cheering for their favorites as they waited for the runners to take their marks.

The event showcased exciting sprinting talent, with many eyes on young sprinter Kishane Thompson, tipped to be a rising star in the sports world.