Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield recently announced their engagement on Instagram after dating for about two years. The couple shared a romantic video of Lyles proposing to Bromfield, with friends and family present to celebrate the special moment. Their engagement comes after both athletes competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, with Lyles winning gold in the men’s 100-meter final and bronze in the men’s 200-meter final, despite testing positive for COVID-19.
Lyles and Bromfield initially connected through social media, with Bromfield reaching out to Lyles in 2017. They eventually started dating in 2022 after overcoming scheduling conflicts. Both athletes have had successful careers in track and field, with Bromfield winning a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Games and Lyles praising her accomplishments on national TV.
Bromfield, a law graduate, has found therapy helpful in dealing with personal losses, including her mother’s passing in 2021. Lyles encouraged her to seek therapy, which has helped her cope with her grief and move forward in her career. The couple has been friends for eight years and celebrated their anniversary on social media, sharing glimpses of their relationship with their followers.
Despite challenges and setbacks, Lyles and Bromfield’s love story has blossomed into an engagement, showcasing their dedication to each other and their resilience in the face of adversity. With their shared passion for track and field, as well as their commitment to personal growth and healing, the couple’s journey to the altar is a testament to their love and strength as individuals and as partners.
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