“You are putting Jamaica in a bad light, but people say you’re black. This means nothing much in Jamaica. So please stop creating drama.” Last year, someone wrote these words on social media, aiming at Noah Lyles’s fiancée, Junelle Bromfield. But what happened? The good times between Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield have always been rich and radiant, filled with laughter, support, and a quiet understanding that often needs no words. But behind the Instagram smiles and victory laps, their bond has been tested in ways most couples never experience. Actually, when you’re in the spotlight, love isn’t just personal — it’s public property. And for Noah and Junelle, being a high-profile pair meant enduring a whirlwind of scrutiny.
It all began last July when Noah Lyles sat down for an interview on the Track World News podcast. Initially, the conversation flowed without controversy. Known for his outspoken nature, Lyles seemed to be reining it in—until the discussion shifted to the Jamaican track scene. That’s when he let his guard down. “I have been getting the drama from Jamaican camps for at least five years now,” he said, attributing the insight to his Jamaican girlfriend, Junelle Bromfield. Though he didn’t elaborate, that one remark was enough to spark backlash.
Almost instantly, members of the Jamaican track community branded Bromfield a snitch. Suddenly, their relationship was pulled into a firestorm it didn’t ask for. While Noah battled for gold on the track, Junelle was forced to weather a very different kind of race — one against hate, ignorance, and baseless cruelty. But instead of fracturing, they found strength.
“We would both say it increased the trust between each other,” the couple said in their interaction with Essence. “We confided in each other even more. While everything was going on online, we had to make sure that the bad energy didn’t flow into our relationship. Because at the end of the day, we had the biggest stage to compete on and we knew that it was important that we both remain each other’s safe space.”
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