Olympics: Noah Lyles Wins 100-Meter Gold by 0.005 Seconds
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The Facts
Sprinter Noah Lyles Sunday became the first American in 20 years to win an Olympic 100m title, beating his nearest rival by a mere five-thousandths of a second.Sprinter Noah Lyles on Sunday became the first American in 20 years to win an Olympic 100m title, beating his nearest rival by a mere five-thousandths of a second.
With a late rally followed by a photo finish, Lyles, at a personal best of 9.784 seconds, pipped Jamaica's Kishane Thompson (9.789 seconds), at the finishing line.With a late rally, Lyles, at a personal best of 9.784 seconds, pipped Jamaica's Kishane Thompson (9.789 seconds) at the finishing line.
The Spin
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