The fastest guy in the world is once again an American.
In the men’s 100-meter sprint, Noah Lyles won both the gold medal and the title by the narrowest of margins on Sunday night outside of Paris. Leaning in to cross the finish line ahead of Jamaican favorite Kishinev Thompson, Lyles burst down the track at the Stade de France.
After Justin Gatlin’s triumph in the 100-meter sprint in Athens, the USA had not won the event at the Olympics for 20 years. In addition, it solidifies Lyles’ status as the leading American celebrity in this area. With his lightning-fast pace and memorable viral moments, the captivating 27-year-old sprinter was already one of track and field’s most well-known figures.
Thompson was the one placing the wager The race’s overwhelming favorite, Fred Kerley of the United States, won the bronze.
