Noah Lyles 2024 100m Freestyle. Lyles grabbed first place ahead of jamaica's kishane thompson by.005 seconds, marking the closest men's 100m race at the olympics since 1980, according to espn stats & information. In a photo finish, lyles just edged out jamaica's kishane thompson for the gold in the men's 100m final.

How did he come out on top in one of the most competitive editions of the race ever? He’s the world’s fastest man.