Cover Noah Lyles' 100m gold at Paris 2024 made him the world's fastest man
Noah Lyles' 100m gold at Paris 2024 made him the world's fastest man
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Omega Timing's photofinish camera was used to determine the ultimate winner in the Men's 100m final race
On August 5 at the Stade de France stadium, there was a close call at the Men's 100m final race and a photofinish using a device created by Omega had to be used to determine the winner. In the photo, American sprinter Noah Lyles was seen to be slightly ahead of his closest competitor, Kishane Thompson from Jamaica to clinch gold.
Lyles clocked in at 9.784s, only five milliseconds separating his and Thompson's time. Both athletes' times were recorded as 9.79s on the screen, making a really tight race.
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Above Omega Timing's photofinish shows Noah Lyles in a narrow lead against rival Kishane Thompson
Omega Timing's photofinish shows Noah Lyles in a narrow lead against rival Kishane Thompson
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Omega, the official timekeeper of Paris 2024, plays a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the Games, where even a fraction of a second can mean the difference between gold and silver. The thrilling finish of the 100m race perfectly illustrates this precision.
This is Omega's 31st time as the official timekeeper of the Summer Olympic Games.
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