Noah Lyles’ mother Keisha Bishop had a hilarious exchange with his girlfriend Junelle Bromfield during his Olympic victory parade.
Noah Lyles’ mother Keisha Caine Bishop added a dose of humor to her son’s victory parade as she shared a lighthearted exchange with his girlfriend, Junelle Bromfield.
The American sprinting sensation had just returned to his hometown of Alexandria, Virginia, after an unforgettable performance at the Paris Olympics, where he won two medals.
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The celebration in his hometown was filled with excitement, but the highlight of the event came from a playful interaction between the two women in Noah’s life.
Seated in a convertible car with Lyles during the victory parade, Bromfield found herself the subject of a hilarious moment, captured on video by Bishop.
As the crowd cheered for Lyles, his mother, with her phone in hand, turned to Bromfield, asking with a smile, “What’s your job?” Bromfield, quick to join in on the fun, responded, “You know, just to throw stuff. I will be giving it to him to throw.”
Bishop later shared the amusing exchange on her Instagram account with a caption that read, "@junellebromfield had a very important job yesterday. Thanks @alexandriavagov for all the love."
Bromfield's “job” was crucial in its own way, as she was in charge of handing over Adidas caps to Lyles, which he threw into the crowd for his supporters.
The interaction gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the celebratory energy surrounding Lyles’ triumphant return.
The victory parade itself was a grand affair, with the State of Virginia honoring Lyles with a special resolution acknowledging his remarkable success on the track.
Riding through Alexandria in the convertible, Lyles proudly showcased his Olympic medals, sharing the moment with those who had supported him throughout his journey.
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His achievements at the Paris Olympics marked by two medals represented a career-best performance and cemented his place among the elite athletes of his generation.
Lyles' mother, Keisha Bishop, has been instrumental in his journey to Olympic greatness.
The sprinter has always been vocal about the immense support he has received from her, both emotionally and professionally.
In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, Lyles spoke about the pivotal role she played in helping him rise to the top.
“I have a very supportive team, and my mom is a part of that, my momager as some people know her to be. She’s been most of the reason why I’ve been able to go out and achieve my dreams.”
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Bishop, a former athlete herself, put her own aspirations on hold to nurture her son’s talents, particularly during his early struggles with asthma and self-confidence.
Lyles credits his mother’s sacrifice as one of the main reasons he was able to excel in his sport.
“She sacrificed and put her goals and ambitions for her children up front so that we could go out and shoot for the stars and go for everything to the best of our ability,” Lyles said.
Bromfield, who is also a professional athlete and supports Lyles in both his personal and professional life, played a key role in this heartwarming victory celebration.
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The shared camaraderie between Bishop and Bromfield further highlights the close-knit nature of Lyles’ support system—a team effort that has helped the Olympian achieve international success.