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From friends to forever: Do you believe the best relationships start as friendships like Noah and Junelle?

Noah Lyles’ dream has finally come true! He didn’t just hit his goals on the track; he found the love, aka now soon-to-be wife, Junelle Bromfield. Their romance is like something out of a fairytale! With his confidence and heartfelt sincerity, Noah promised his love to Junelle, and it was such a beautiful moment. Well, they first connected in 2017 through social media, and after months of chatting, they finally met in person. Their first date didn’t go as planned, though, so they decided to stick to being friends for a bit. Who would’ve thought that friendship would blossom into this incredible love story? It just goes to show that sometimes the best romances take a little time to grow!

“Whenever I get into a relationship, I’m very serious,” Noah Lyles said during an interview on the Fast Lane Lifestyle podcast. After their first date, which didn’t go quite as planned, he and Junelle Bromfield kept in touch. In 2022, Noah decided to give romance another shot and asked her out again, and ever since then, they’ve been inseparable. He even mentioned, “We’re going to grow old together, and it’s going to be forever.” Then, on October 12th, Noah dropped a major surprise!

Noah Lyles proposed to Junelle in a heartfelt video that captured the entire moment on Instagram, including her adorable reaction. The scene was absolutely beautiful, with flowers all around and their friends there to celebrate. The video starts with a warm, candlelit glow, setting the perfect romantic vibe. Flowers are everywhere, filling the air with their sweet scent, and it immediately feels magical. You see flashes of Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield sharing sweet moments—laughter, love, and all those little things that make their relationship special.

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As the scene unfolds, Junelle looks absolutely stunning in her elegant silver gown. She walks hand in hand with Noah along a path lined with petals, and it’s like something out of a fairytale. Their friends and Noah’s brother are there too, snapping pictures and capturing the joy of the moment.

 

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Then comes the big moment—Noah kneels down, a mix of excitement and nerves written all over his face. The words that Lyles said to her, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” He holds out the ring, looking up at Junelle with so much love, asking her to marry him. It’s a moment when she agrees; it feels like time stands still for a brief moment as they share a tender kiss to solidify their love story.

Afterward, Junelle is beaming as she shows off her stunning engagement ring, laughing and celebrating with their friends around them. The happiness is contagious! Noah captions it perfectly: “To my future wife, I will love you forever.” You can just feel the warmth and love radiating from that moment—what a beautiful memory! And seeing all this didn’t go unnoticed at all!

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From friends to forever: Do you believe the best relationships start as friendships like Noah and Junelle?

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Bromfield and Noah Lyles’ proposal turns rival fans into supporters

Fans were absolutely over the moon with excitement! One shared, “Omg 😭 I’m not crying, I swear! You deserve it all, baby girl! Congrats!” This excitement comes at such a meaningful time for Junelle Bromfield, especially as she navigates some challenging moments in her life. In a heartfelt interview with Inside Lane a few weeks back, she opened up about her struggles, sharing, “For the past couple of years, it’s been very hard mentally because I’ve had a loss in my family, and I’m just recovering.”

Just after qualifying for her first-ever individual Olympic event in 2021 with a second-place finish in the 400m at the trials, she felt the weight of losing her mother right before the Tokyo Olympics—a loss that still affects her deeply.

But through all of this, Noah has been right by her side, showing her support. After winning the 100m gold medal in Paris, he’s remained a rock for Junelle, proving that love can help you get through even the hardest times. One more fan added, “🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹I’m not crying y’all be 😭 crying…. Ok ok I 😭 cried this is so beautiful!!!!”

Another chimed in, “CONGRATS MY LOVESSS 🥹♥️” Their joy was infectious, with one fan humorously noting, “Grown man tings. Congrats!” The couple started dating in the summer of 2022 and made their relationship Instagram official later that year, debuting at the USATF Night of Legends, where Noah received the Male Athlete of the Year Award. By August 2023, Junelle celebrated their first anniversary with a heartfelt post, saying, “Cheers to 7 years of friendship, 6 months of dating, 1 year of being your partner, and to forever loving you.” Their relationship, rooted in years of friendship, had blossomed into a deep and lasting romance.

Their friendship dates back to 2017, when Junelle initially reached out to Noah through social media. In a joint interview on the Fast Lane Lifestyle podcast, she playfully admitted, “I slid in the DM’s.” Noah recalled being “very defensive” at first but eventually warmed up to her, leading to a connection that involved late-night chats and even iPhone games.

Although their first in-person date didn’t go as planned, they kept a flirtatious friendship going for several years. It wasn’t until 2022 that they reconnected and decided to give their relationship another shot, enjoying a memorable sushi date where Noah taught Junelle how to use chopsticks. Their bond grew stronger, with Noah’s influence positively impacting Junelle’s mental health. Plus, their close relationship with Noah’s family, especially his mom, added another layer of support to their partnership, making them not just a couple but a united front facing life together.

Another fan from Team Jamaica chimed in, “Knew this was coming soon.” Even though Noah is from America and Junelle Bromfield is from Black River, Jamaica, their relationship has really blossomed over time. Noah has fully embraced her culture. He shared his love for Jamaica, telling reporters, “When you go to Jamaica, you’re treated like a freaking rock star.”

Even Fred Richard, who won bronze in Paris, got some helpful tips from Noah Lyles before his big win, and he showed his support by commenting, “Huge congrats bro😁👌🏾.” The love didn’t stop there—Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete with 20 World Championship medals and 11 Olympic medals, also chimed in, “Congratulations!!!🫶🏾.” Florida sprints star Talitha Diggs added, “Forever looks good on y’all🥹❤️,” while Great Britain’s fastest woman, Dina Asher-Smith, joined in, saying, “!!! Congratulations 🥹🫶🏾 so happy for both of you xx.” The track community is clearly thrilled for the couple.

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Kyree King also joined the celebration with, “Congratulations 🎊🍾,” while Alexis Holmes, an American 400-meter athlete, added her excitement, saying, “Congratulationsssss🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷 aweeee!” Jamaican sprinter Shashalee Forbes made it fun with her comment, “@kdean look yah nuh man, nobody cyah spoil my Sunday brownstew chicken, u tun oxtail! Congratulations to you and Noah, love unuh bad.” Even Aleia Hobbs, the American sprinter, chimed in with, “😍😍Congrats!!” It’s clear the track community is overjoyed for the happy couple!

Talitha LaNae Clark Diggs, the American track and field sprinter specializing in the 400 meters, shared a special moment on her Instagram story. It appears she was present at the celebration when Noah Lyles proposed to Junelle Bromfield. Along with a photo from the event, she captioned it beautifully: “Forever starts now.” But for Noah Lyles and Bromfield, it wasn’t easy to come so far.

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Well, since Junelle Bromfield revealed her relationship with Noah Lyles, she has faced enough cyberbullying, especially due to the intense rivalry between the USA and Jamaica in track and field. The backlash escalated after Lyles casually mentioned that he had inside information about the Jamaican athletes from his girlfriend. This comment sparked a wave of hate, with many Jamaican fans labeling Bromfield a “traitor.”

Things got so bad that Bromfield started receiving death threats and even feared returning to Jamaica. But now, following their engagement, it seems the rivalry has momentarily taken a backseat, as both the USA and Jamaica are uniting in celebration!

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