In a heart-stopping finale at the Paris Olympics, American sprinter Noah Lyles secured the gold medal in the men's 100-meter final by the slimmest of margins, winning by just five thousandths of a second. The photo finish of the race has sent shockwaves across social media, with spectators and fans analyzing every moment.

The race, held at the iconic Stade de France, saw Lyles facing fierce competition from Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson and U.S. teammate Fred Kerley. Slow-motion video footage and aerial photos captured the intense final moments, showing Thompson's white track shoe crossing the finish line closely followed by Kerley's bright orange shoes. However, it was Lyles' decision to lean forward at the last second, propelling his chest over the finish line, that ultimately made the difference.

According to track and field rules, the winner is determined by the first athlete whose torso reaches the finish line. Lyles, 27, crossed the line with an impressive time of 9.784 seconds, narrowly edging out Thompson, who finished in 9.789 seconds. Kerley secured the third spot with a time of 9.81.

The victory left Lyles in disbelief as he glanced up at the scoreboard and saw his name at the top. "I thought I got out-leaned, truly. And me and Kishane were right next to each other, and I was like, 'I'm gonna have to swallow my pride on this one. I'm gonna be honest, I think you had that one,'" Lyles expressed. "And then my name came up, and I was like, 'Oh shoot, I am incredible!'" he added with a laugh.

No stranger to success, Lyles arrived in Paris with an impressive track record, including an Olympic bronze, six world titles, and four Diamond League Final trophies. With this historic gold in the men's 100-meter event, he becomes the first American to achieve this feat in 20 years.

Looking ahead, Lyles has his sights set on creating his own signature shoe after this remarkable victory. As an Adidas athlete, he aims to leave a lasting legacy in the world of athletics.

Lyles continued to showcase his prowess on the track, winning the opening round of the men's 200m event with a time of 20.19 seconds on Monday. His remarkable speed brought him within one second of Usain Bolt's record. Notably, Lyles had won bronze in the 200m event at the Tokyo Games three years ago, clocking in at an impressive 19.74 seconds.

Noah Lyles' remarkable journey at the Paris Olympics is a testament to his unwavering determination and exceptional talent. As he adds another gold to his collection, he solidifies his status as one of the world's most formidable sprinters. The athletics world eagerly awaits what more Noah Lyles has in store in the days to come.