Olympic sprinters Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield are taking their love to the next level, announcing their engagement on Sunday, October 13.
The couple, who have been dating for nearly two years, shared the joyous news with their followers on social media.
Both athletes posted a video of the romantic proposal, which took place the day before. Surrounded by family and friends, the two were seen enjoying an intimate evening together. Lyles, the American 100m gold medallist from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, led Bromfield, a Jamaican Olympic bronze medallist, to an outdoor setup featuring a glowing “Will you marry me?” sign.
Lyles then got down on one knee and presented the ring to Bromfield, who happily accepted. The heartwarming video was captioned, “To my future wife, I will love you forever.”
The pair first connected in 2017, but it wasn’t until 2022 that they reconnected and began dating.
The announcement has sparked an outpouring of love from the sports world.
US sprinter Talitha Diggs, who was present during the engagement ceremony, said, “Forever looks good on yall.”
Fellow team USA sprinter and three-time Olympics champion Gabby Thomas posted, “CONGRATS!!! I am so happy for you both!! Such a beautiful and blessed couple.”
Tennis star Coco Gauff said, “congratulations !!!”
There was also a message from Team USA track Olympic champions Masai Russell, and also Athing Mu, who also got engaged last September.
Sprinting legend Allyson Felix also shared a congratulatory message.
Great Britain’s fastest woman Dina Asher-Smith, was also “so happy” for her fellow sprinters.
Both Lyles and Bromfield recently competed at the Paris 2024 Olympics, adding to their shared journey on and off the track.
