Noah Lyles Wins Gold in Olympic 100m Final

Noah Lyles clinched the Olympic men's 100m title at Paris 2024 in a nail-biting finish, edging out Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by just five-thousandths of a second, both clocking personal bests of 9.79 seconds. Lyles, who aims for four gold medals this Games, surged ahead in the final moments, marking a significant victory as no American athlete has won the 100m since 2004. In tennis, Novak Djokovic claimed his first Olympic title by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a tightly contested match, adding to his impressive record of 24 Grand Slam titles. Amid the excitement, American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson faced disappointment after losing in the women's 100m final, which saw Julien Alfred win gold, marking St Lucia's first Olympic medal. Lyles's win highlighted a dramatic day in Olympic athletics, with the men's final noted as the fastest in Olympic history, showcasing exceptional performances across the board. As Lyles celebrated his victory, he expressed confidence in his ongoing journey in the sport, declaring, 'I hope you guys like Noah, because I've got a lot more coming!'