Noah Lyles of the United States wins gold medal in Men's 100m final

Noah Lyles of the United States won the men's Olympic 100 metres gold medal on Sunday.

Kishane Thompson of Jamaica took the silver in the same time and Fred Kerley of the U.S. claimed bronze in 9.81.

Thompson looked to claim the win as he took the lead near the end, but Lyles pipped him on the line by fractions of a second with a time of 9.79.

It was the first time an American had won the title since Justin Gatlin in 2004 and Lyles raised his arms in triumph to wild cheers from the packed crowd at the Stade de France as his name appeared at the top of the standings.

He made a slower start out of the blocks than his rivals but accelerated through the finish to clinch victory in style.