“Respect the Boundary”: Noah Lyles’ Jamaican Girlfriend Got Rid of This Habit on Day One

Is there anything Noah Lyles cannot do? Looking in fine fettle after his 200m victory at the NYC Grand Prix, the athlete’s recent confessions about his relationship with partner Junelle Bromfield seems to be a match made in heaven. The two who share the same profession have been in a committed relationship for a long time now. And their life outside the sports arena draws great attention. However, despite Lyles labeling this as “his best relationship ever,” there has been relative silence on how the couple manages to navigate the same vocation.

Two highly ambitious athletes who face the ebb and flow of loss and defeat ever so often, how do they strike a healthy balance? Well, it seems Junelle called the shots in the beginning and Noah Lyles has been obeying his lady love thereafter.

Noah Lyles hits the bullseye with Junelle’s simple mantra

Lyles and his Jamaican girlfriend appeared at the Fast Lane Lifestyle show hosted by Asafa and Alyshia Powell. There they were questioned on how their work-life dynamic fits together. To this, Junelle cited an anecdote from their training together, when Lyles’ “Go baby!” cheer for her during practice had Junelle cautioning him to not do that again. She further reiterated that on the track, they follow a “different approach.” 

Chipping in his response, Lyles remarked “I mean I got to respect the boundary.” This sincere assertion hinted at him being a considerate partner, mindful of his beloved’s priorities on track. Besides, he suggests that their understanding is relatively natural, as “Even before we started dating, we had a very good balance.” He even reminisced how the two would show up at common track meets, and nobody had the slightest idea that they knew each other. The secret to it was that each had their “own mindset” and “own headspace.”

Yet, by maintaining a boundary, Lyles doesn’t imply that the two do not relish their shared love for athletics. He confesses, “Yes, we talk about track a lot. But it’s more about coaching, dynamics, theories, and concepts. Basically, subjects that pertain to “the track world.” Nonetheless, athletic diehards, the two also confess to being glued to the couch together, watching track contests.

However, when it comes to their respective routines, specifically in things like “how was practice today?” The ambit of their conversation remains limited to “Oh, practice went great. You know we did this and we did this” and they leave it there. On some days, they discuss topics like “How are you feeling or how do you feel the program’s working…” Therefore, no intricate formula, but it is this simple practice the two follow to sail through seamlessly in their relationship. And it looks like things are going great for them.

A glimpse at Noah-Junelle’s awe-inspiring moments

Be it their brand-new $45k wheels or their first-anniversary celebration, the pair has been open about the milestones they hit on the track of life. Similarly, they frequently attend various events for each other’s careers. For instance, Junelle accompanied Lyles to the ceremony where he was awarded the World Athletics Athlete of the Year. She even hyped her man socially by congratulating him with an Instagram story from the event.

Moreover, she was present to support Lyles throughout the 2023 World Championships. Particularly, when he bagged gold in the 100m event at the National Athletics Center, she hugged him, who ran to her in the stands post his victory. Junelle even flew to the Zurich Diamond League, where Lyles eventually bagged a 200m gold.

Likewise, even Lyles often expresses his support for the 4x400m relay whiz, especially through social media. Junelle recently came 7th in the 400m women’s sprint at the NYC Grand Prix. Subsequently, posting her track photo on Instagram, she wrote, “Even on my bad days, I wouldn’t trade my journey for anything.” Moreover, Lyles’ comment on it declaring, ‘I am framing this one,” which appeared to be an attempt to boost her morale. Therefore, the two appear to be solid pillars of support to each other, unshakeable through the ups and downs. What do you think of their relationship?