While the track and field world was buzzing over Olympic wins, Noah Lyles and his girl, Junelle Bromfield, were dealing with some serious drama. After one of the Olympic champion’s comments stirred the pot, Junelle found herself on the receiving end of some nasty online hate, with folks calling her a “traitor.” Things got so intense that she had to steer clear of her hometown and even shut down her inbox because of the wild death threats.

Noah Lyles has been rock-solid through all the chaos, standing up to the trolls and reminding everyone just how inspiring Junelle Bromfield is for young girls. He’s been praising her every chance he gets, showing he’s got her back 100%. And he didn’t just stop there—he went on air to share the love.

In a recent episode of Sim Soul Sessions, Junelle Bromfield and host Simone Clarke had a heart-to-heart about the rollercoaster ride of being an athlete and the hate she received from some of her countrymen. She couldn’t help but cry when a surprise message from Noah played, where her American boyfriend showered her with praise for her resilience.

At that moment, Noah Lyles was actually in the studio, and when host Simone Clarke called him up to comfort Junelle, he didn’t miss a beat. Right as Simone mentioned Jenelle’s “bone smack ability,” Noah jumped in to explain. Turns out, it’s a phrase his mom came up with to capture the tough-as-nails spirit that runs in their family.

He said, “We use it in our family when things go bad,” highlighting how they roll with the punches and come out strong. “We’re survivors,” he added, showing just how resilient they all are. As the conversation went on, Noah Lyles got into how their family talks about chasing greatness.

As the conversation went on, Lyles got even deeper into it. Some folks are cool with just coasting, but Junelle? She’s got that go-getter energy, always reaching for greatness. “Junelle definitely speaks to those persons that always shoot for greatness,” he said, practically glowing with pride. He didn’t stop there, either!

“You never have to ask. She’s not going to stay where she is; she’s not going to stay on the ground,” he said, totally loving that about her. And it’s not just Noah cheering her on; his entire family has embraced Junelle Bromfield like one of their own. His mom? She’s all about showering her with the sweetest gifts!

Noah Lyles’ mom’s loving gesture for Junelle Bromfield

Noah Lyles’ mom, Keisha Caine Bishop, knows how to make everyone feel like family. From the moment Junelle came into the picture, Keisha embraced her with open arms like she’d been part of the crew forever. When Junelle moved to Florida, Keisha didn’t hesitate to offer her a place to stay, even though they’d only met once. “Come live with us,” she said, and just like that, Junelle was welcomed into the clan. But Keisha didn’t stop there!

Knowing how much Junelle misses the mangoes from back home, Keisha went all out and gave her something super special—a mango tree of her very own. She shared a sweet moment on Instagram from their garden with the caption, “Got @junellebromfield a mango 🥭 tree!”

When they approached the tiny sapling, Junelle was totally in awe, saying, “Oh, that’s how mango leaves are.” And even though it was just a baby tree, Junelle proudly declared, “Everybody, that’s MY mango tree. Tell them, Miss Keisha!”

Keisha, with her signature warmth, confirmed the gesture with a smile, explaining, “Junelle says she likes mangoes, so I bought her a tree.” Junelle, clearly loving it, added with a playful grin, “So now I’ll be having mangoes in America, the good ones too.” It’s obvious Keisha is doing everything she can to make Junelle feel right at home, and honestly, could it get any sweeter than that?