Overview

• Lyles clocked a personal best of 9.784 seconds to secure his first Olympic gold in the 100m.
• The race featured the fastest field in Olympic history, with all eight finalists finishing under 10 seconds.
• Fred Kerley of the USA took bronze, while Jamaica's Kishane Thompson finished second.
• Lyles overcame the slowest start in the field, showcasing his exceptional closing speed.
• This victory marks the first American gold in the 100m since 2004.