Noah Lyles, an American professional track and field sprinter, recently won the gold medal for Team USA in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, defeating Jamaica’s Krishane Thompson by 0.005 seconds.
The 27 year-old Noah Lyles became the world’s fastest man, breaking the longstanding records of Jamaican icon Usain Bolt after his recent exceptional performance in the Olympics.
Before his recent victory during the 2023 World Championship, Noah expressed his desire to break Usain Bolt’s records, stating, “I’ve always known that I’m the fastest man in the world.”
As Noah Lyles won his first Olympic gold medal, he shared his joy with his Jamaican girlfriend, Junelle Bromfield, and his mother, Keisha Caine Bishop, by hugging them, who were cheering him from the stadium.
Noah Lyles’ girlfriend, Junelle Bromfield, is a renowned Jamaican athlete
Junelle Bromfield is not just a long-term partner of the world’s fastest man but also a famous Jamaican athlete who excels in the 400 meters.
Born on February 8, 1998, in Black River, Jamaica, Junelle Bromfield also won the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics bronze medal, competing in the mixed 4 × 400 metres relay event.
Furthermore, Junelle also received several accolades; she won the gold medal in the World Indoor Championships in 2022 and numerous other silver and gold medals in the Junior and NACAC championships.
Regarding Noah and Junelle’s relationship, the couple first met in 2017 and decided to stay friends, but after their bond grew stronger, they began to date in 2022.
Since 2022, the couple has supported and loved each other, shared a passion for sports, and lived an adventurous life together. The couple also maintains balance in their professional and personal life.
Bromfield also loves Lyles’ family and loves spending time with them. While living with them, Bromfield trains with Lyles’ mother, Keisha, who is also a former Sprinter.
Noah Lyles is continuing his family legacy as a field sprinter
Noah Lyles is not the only member in his family involved in athletics; his father, Kevin Lyles, and his mother, Keisha Caine Bishop, are former American sprinters, whereas his younger brother, Josephus Lyles, is also a professional American Sprinter.
His father, Kevin Lyles, won gold medals for Team USA in the 4 × 400-meter relay at the 1993 Summer Universiade and at the 1995 World Championships and also won several Indoor Championships. His mother, Keisha, was a two-time NCAA champion with the women’s 4×400 relay team and a 10-time All-American.
Likewise, Noah’s parents met at Seton Hall University in the 1990s, and soon after the couple completed their studies, they tied the knot.
Noah’s mother, Keisha, has always been his constant source of support. He often regards his mother as his biggest inspiration and states that he could never have come this far without her effort and care.
Noah’s younger brother, Josephus Lyles, is a professional American sprinter who excels in 200 meters. He has also won several championships, including a gold medal in the World Junior Championships and bronze and silver medals in the NACAC Championships and World Youth Championships.
Additional Information
- Noah Lyles’ mother, Keisha Caine Bishop, is Bishop Athletics Consulting LLC’s chief executive officer, established in 2016. She has a bachelor’s in Political Science and Government from Seton Hall University.
- His father, Kevin Lyles, is currently a Credit Portfolio Consultant at Wells Fargo. Before that, he worked as an Analyst for several well-known consultants. Kevin has a Finance degree from Senton Hall University and a Masters in Political Science degree from the University of Florida.
- Noah’s parents divorced in 2008, and Keisha and her children moved from Charlotte to Alexandria. After the divorce, Keisha married Mark Bishop and is currently living a happy marital life. Noah has a sister named Abby Lyles.
- He has around 1 million followers on Instagram, where he shares pictures of his family and girlfriend.
