Having Battled Constant Hate From Jamaica, Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield Reveal How They Kept Their Relationship Strong

The good times between Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield have always been rich and radiant, filled with support and admiration, 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. But 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. 

After Noah Lyles commented on knowing the insider stories from the Jamaican track and field locker room last year, the internet lit up — not just with debates over the race, but with harsh, colorist attacks aimed at Junelle. 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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