Olympic sprinters Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield announced their engagement in a sweet Instagram post, sharing a video of Lyles proposing to Bromfield. The couple met through social media in 2017 and eventually started dating in 2022. Their relationship was initially long-distance, but they eventually became official after reconnecting in person in 2018.
Both Lyles and Bromfield have successful athletic careers, with Lyles winning gold and bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics while Bromfield took home a bronze from the 2020 Tokyo Games. Bromfield also has a law degree, and both have been friends for eight years. They are featured in Netflix’s docuseries “Sprint” and Bromfield’s Instagram series “Mic’d Up Junelle.”
Bromfield has faced personal challenges, including the loss of family members, and credits therapy for helping her cope. Lyles encouraged her to seek help, and she has found it beneficial in dealing with mental health struggles. The engagement announcement comes after they supported each other during their respective competitions at the Paris and Tokyo Olympics. The couple’s relationship has grown over time, with frequent reassessments of their commitment leading to their engagement.
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