Fentuo: Explaining how Noah Lyles was declared winner over Kishane Thompson in Olympics 100m final

In the thrilling men's 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, American Noah Lyles narrowly beat Jamaican Kinshane Thompson by just 0.005 seconds, both clocking 9.79 seconds.

Despite Thompson’s foot appearing to cross first, race rules focus on the torso crossing the line.

High-speed cameras confirmed Lyles’ chest was ahead, making him the winner.

This historic race saw all eight finalists run under 10 seconds, showcasing the intense competition and fine margins that determine Olympic victories.

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