**FILE** Noah Lyles (Zenfolio - Erki Pictures via Wikimedia Commons)
**FILE** Noah Lyles (Zenfolio - Erki Pictures via Wikimedia Commons)

For the first time in 20 years, an American conquered gold in the Olympic 100-meter event. Noah Lyles, an Alexandria, Va., native, won the race in a photo finish at the Paris games. What are your thoughts on this achievement?

Jacqueline White, Beaumont, Texas

Congratulations! That was a nail-biter race.

Henrique Nanga, Washington, D.C.

That was the best race ever with the fastest man in the world!

Anthony Gardner, Seattle, Wash.

It was an exciting race! I knew it was going to be a nail-biter, but wow! Congratulations to Noah and to all the runners. The race did not disappoint!

Melissa Richburg, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Congratulations, Noah Lyles, on the gold medal!

Kathy Thomas, Washington, D.C.

Black excellence!

Compiled by Sarafina Wright

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