Noah Lyles Wins Olympic Gold in Men's 100m with Dramatic Photo Finish

American Sprinter Cashes in on Own Hype

SAINT-DENIS, France -

Noah Lyles lived up to his bold predictions, winning the men's 100m Olympic gold medal in a thrilling photo finish at the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

The American sprinter, known for his swagger and confidence, edged out the field by just five-thousandths of a second, beating South Africa's Akani Simbine and Canada's Andre De Grasse.

Lyles' victory caps a remarkable season for the 25-year-old, who has won several major titles and broken multiple records.