‘America, I told you': Lyles ensures an American is the fastest man in the world for first time in 20 years

Florida's Noah Lyles beat out Jamaica's Kishane Thompson in a thrilling photo finish to win the gold medal in the 100-meter dash -- the race that traditionally determines the fastest man in the world.

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Noah Lyles was emotional after winning gold in the men’s 100m at the Paris Olympics.

Two decades of futility is over. And once again, an American is the fastest man in the world.

Florida's Noah Lyles beat out Jamaica's Kishane Thompson in a thrilling photo finish to win the gold medal in the 100-meter dash -- the race that traditionally determines the fastest man in the world.

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From 1984 to 2004, this race was often owned by Americans - Carl Lewis won it twice, and Maurice Greene and Justin Gatlin each won it once. But since then, America's failed to reach the top of podium.

This time, America wouldn't be denied.

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