Olympic track and field runner Noah Lyles just took home the gold medal for America in the 100 meter race for the first time in two decades — and he did it sporting nails painted with patriotic colors. The internet is now stanning the athlete for serving while sprinting.

On Monday, Lyles crossed the 100m finish line alongside seven other men. All finished under 10 seconds, making it the fastest race in history, and the finish was so close that the athletes had to wait for a photo review to find out who actually won.

At 9.79 seconds, just 1/5000 seconds ahead of his nearest opponent, Lyles was declared the victor. The last American runner to take home the gold was Justin Gatlin at the 2004 Athens Olympics, 20 years prior.

It’s a landmark victory for the US, one that launched Lyles — and his hair beads and painted nails — into the spotlight. But while other Olympic moments have been twisted into a toxic hotbed of transphobia, the internet has had a mostly wholesome reaction so far.

Dwyane Wade — former NBA star, longtime LGBTQ+ advocate, and proud parent to a trans daughter — dared the haters to even try to take a swing at this champion.

Others were simply gushing over the fact that the “world’s fastest man” is so casual in gender expression.

It turns out, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.

Lyles’ nails first made a stir when he showed up to the opening ceremony with letters spelling out “ICON” on each finger.

Now we know there was more to that statement than a cocky boast — he’s undoubtedly an icon. And he’s not the only Olympian with literally iconic nails.

In addition to helping normalize traditionally feminine jewelry and nails for athletic men, Lyles is inspiring others to see beyond their mental and physical limitations. On August 4, Lyles posted, “I have Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADD, anxiety, and Depression. But I will tell you that what you have does not define what you can become. Why Not You!”

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