Noah Lyles’ Girlfriend Junelle Bromfield Responds to Critics

• Junelle Bromfield has opened up on the abuse she has received in the last few weeks, especially during the Paris Olympics
• The Jamaican sprinter, who is the girlfriend of American sprinter Noah Lyles, represented her country at the Paris Games
• Bromfield said she had been cyberbullied for weeks about her features and shared some screenshots of the messages she received

Noah Lyles' girlfriend, Junelle Bromfield, received social media abuse during and after the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Jamaican sprinter and the 100m gold medallist from the USA have been dating for the last two years.

She has opened up on the criticism and abuse she got during the Paris Olympics, which ended weeks ago.

Bromfield reached the semis of the women's 400m at the Paris Olympics and was part of the relay team that finished fifth in the final of the 4x400m mixed relay, per World Athletics.

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During the Games, she received intense criticism, especially from Jamaicans on social media, with many fans calling for the end of the abuse.

Some accused her of leaking team secrets to the USA, while others threatened her and used discriminatory language.

Bromfield responds to critics

On Friday, Bromfield posted a message on Instagram to address her critics. She shared some of the messages she got.

"I grew up hearing black is not beautiful , Your hair is dry , your mouth is too big , your forehead too high and when you throw all those insults behind you and start walking with confidence the best compliment you get is your pretty for a black girl," she said

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"I could go off ranting but I’m just here to tell all the girls/women on my profile that you’re beautiful no matter your shade ,shape or size and for the the little black girls don’t wait on anybody to tell you that your beautiful to believe it."

Bromfield cheered on Lyles as he defeated Jamaica's Kishane Thompson in the 100m final. The American star commented on the post.

"Baby you are and will always be an inspiration to all little girls feeling this exact way. I can’t wait for the day that you tell your story in full because every girl that has felt what you are going through will know how amazing they can be and go on to do amazing things!"

Lyles defends Bromfield

Legit.ng earlier reported that Noah Lyles fiercely defended Bromfield from criticism from Jamaica.

The 100-meter Olympic champion said he is proud of his girlfriend, who has faced abuse and disrespect from her own people.

Source: TUKO.co.ke