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Jamaican track and field star, Junelle Bromfield, is famous for her running prowess, appearance in Netlfix’s show Sprint, and relationship with American track star Noah Lyles. However, there is more to her, and you can find all the information you need here.
Junelle Bromfield is still on her way to the pinnacle of athletics, but it has not been particularly smooth-sailing as she has had to rise from disappointments and losses, including the loss of her mother at a sensitive period in her career.
Bromfield has also been open about overcoming personal challenges, and she credits her boyfriend, American sprinter Noah Lyles, with helping her deal with survivor's guilt and rediscovering her passion for the sport.
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Like other famous female athletes, such as Sha'carri Richardson, who also lost her mother, Bromfield is hoping to use this as fuel for greatness. She will also be looking to emulate other female Jamaican track stars like Shericka Jackson when it comes to success in the 400 metres.
Pulse Sports published six interesting facts about Junelle Bromfield, and in this article, we provide you with more information about her life and journey.
Who is Junelle Bromfield?
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Junelle Bromfield is a Jamaican athlete who won a bronze medal in the mixed 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
While she competes individually, Bromfield's biggest success has come in relay races, picking up relay medals at the 2022 World Championships, 2022 World Indoor Championships, Commonwealth Games, and NACAC Championships.
How old is Junelle Bromfield?
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Junelle Bromfield was born on February 8, 1998, making her 26 years old as of July 2024. The Jamaican runner was always a solid prospect from a young age; at 19 years old, she won two gold medals (400m, 400m hurdles) at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games.
Junelle Bromfield Parents
Junelle Bromfield has not given out a lot of details about her family, despite her fame. However, in 2021, she spoke about the grief of losing her mother, Sandra Farquharson, to cervical cancer close to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and how much it affected her career.
Junelle Bromfield Height
Junelle Bromfield is 5 feet 8 inches tall (173 cm), which is around the ideal height for a 400 metres female runner as it allows for good explosiveness and adequate stride technique.
Junelle Bromfield High School
Junelle Bromfield attended St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) in Santa Cruz, Jamaica, for her elementary education.
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She then went ahead to pursue a law degree at the University of Technology in Kingston, Jamaica.
However, she also trained as a sprinter all these years along with her education, bagging gold medals at the Carifta Games (both under 18 and under 20 levels), while she also won a silver and a bronze medal in the 4x400m relay and 400m race at the Bydgoszcz World U20 Championships in 2016 at 18 years of age.
Junelle Bromfield Boyfriend (Who is Junelle Bromfield dating?)
Junelle Bromfield’s boyfriend is American sprint star, Noah Lyles, who is the reigning 100m and 200m champion.
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Bromfield became the toast of all, and her fame increased after she was spotted supporting her boyfriend at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles
Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles are a power couple in the track and field world. They have been dating since at least August 2022, celebrating their one-year anniversary in 2023. However, their relationship is unique, as they compete for the biggest rivals in athletics - Junelle for Jamaica and Noah for the USA.
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Despite representing rival nations, that has not stopped their love from blossoming, a journey that began with a social media message in 2017. They initially connected as friends, with Noah eventually confessing his feelings.
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On the occasion of their one-year anniversary as partners, Bromfield put up a post on social media with the caption: “Cheers to 7 years of friendship, 6 months of dating, and, 1 year of being your partner. And to forever loving you. #1yearanniversary”.
While their busy schedules keep them apart at times, they find ways to motivate each other. There have even been instances where Junelle has unintentionally provided Noah with "intel" on Jamaican training strategies, causing a stir in the track community. Despite this, they maintain a healthy rivalry and celebrate each other's victories.
Junelle Bromfield Olympics
Junelle Bromfield made her mark at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, securing a bronze medal in the mixed 4x400 metre relay.
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The 2024 Paris Olympics will mark her second Olympic appearance after securing qualification through the Jamaican Olympics Trials.
As reported by Pulse Sports, the 400m runner clocked a lifetime best at the Jamaican Olympic Trials, powering to a personal best of 50.74s for a second-place finish in her semifinal race and a third-place finish in the final in 51.24s, to seal her spot on the Olympics list.
Following her qualification, an elated Lyles tweeted on his X handle: "THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT!!!!! @JunelleBromfiel IS GOING TO THE OLYMPICS IN THE 400m!!!!"
Junelle Bromfield Netflix
The Jamaican 400 metre runner features in Netflix’s Docuseries titled “Sprint”. A documentary that showcases the rigorous training that Junelle and other top athletes undertake as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
She appeared on this show alongside her boyfriend, Noah, who confessed that they binge-watched the entire series together.
Junelle Bromfield Net Worth
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Junelle Bromfield's net worth is estimated to be in the range of $1 million to $5 million USD as of July 2024. This estimation considers prize money, sponsorships, and endorsement deals.
Junelle Bromfield Instagram
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Junelle Bromfield has an Instagram account where she posts her life events and details about her relationship with Noah Lyles.
The account has over 48,000 followers as of July 2024.
Junelle Bromfield Twitter
Junelle Bromfield does not have a twitter account as of July 2024, as she is only present on Facebook and Instagram.
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