August 04, (THEWILL) – Noah Lyles of the United States won the Olympic men’s 100m gold medal at Paris 2024, edging out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by just five-thousandths of a second in a thrilling photo finish. Both sprinters clocked an identical time of 9.79 seconds, with Lyles setting a new personal best in the process.
The race unfolded dramatically at Stade de France, with Thompson leading for the majority of the distance. However, Lyles demonstrated his exceptional finishing power, surging past his rivals in the latter half of the race to claim victory by the narrowest of margins.
This triumph marks the beginning of Lyles’ ambitious campaign at the Paris Olympics, where he aims to win up to four gold medals. The American sprinter’s victory in the 100m event sets a strong foundation for his subsequent competitions.
Fred Kerley, another American and former world champion, secured the bronze medal with a time of 9.81 seconds. South Africa’s Akani Simbine narrowly missed out on a podium finish, coming in fourth place.
The men’s 100m final lived up to its reputation as one of the most anticipated events of the Olympic Games, delivering a spectacle of speed and competitiveness that captivated spectators at the stadium and viewers worldwide. There was no Nigerian in the final roster.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
