'Don't think I'm crying in my sleep now'- Junelle Bromfield thanks fiancé Noah Lyles for prioritising her mental well-being

'Don't think I'm crying in my sleep now'- Junelle Bromfield thanks fiancé Noah Lyles for prioritising her mental well-being

Evans Ousuru 20:00 - 19.12.2024

Junelle Bromfield was heavily criticised for supporting American Lyles in Paris instead of compatriot Kishane Thompson, something that did not go down well with Jamaican,

Paris Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles' fiancee Junelle Bromfield has expressed gratitude for Lyles' focus on mental well-being-not just his own, but also that of his family and those close to him.

According to Bromfield, Lyles' confidence and encouraging presence have been critical in helping her deal with the intense criticism after the Olympics, allowing her to take the negativity more lightly and focus on what matters.

"I have a strong support team around me now. My boyfriend Noah is very very supportive and he's very big on mental health... don't think I am crying in my sleep now," she told Marca.

Since going public with her relationship with American sprinter Noah Lyles, Jamaican athlete Junelle Bromfield has faced a wave of criticism from her homeland that has turned her life upside down.

Despite her own achievements on the track, including an Olympic medal, the backlash she's received for supporting Lyles has made the past few months difficult for Bromfield, with some even calling her a 'traitor' to her country.

The backlash began after Bromfield showed her support for Lyles when he claimed gold in the 100m final at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Lyles' victory was celebrated worldwide, but it came at the expense of Kishane Thompson, a fellow Jamaican sprinter.

Bromfield's public show of affection for Lyles, cheering him on after his win, sparked outrage among many Jamaicans who felt she had turned her back on her country by not supporting Thompson instead.

This outrage quickly spiraled into a social media storm, with Bromfield facing intense criticism and online harassment from her own community. She described how the U.S. sprinter has been her pillar through these tough times, helping her build mental resilience and adopt a positive outlook.