The couple opened up to The Knot about their 2026 spring wedding details

Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield announced their engagement in October 2024

The track and field stars opened up about wedding planning in a recent interview with The Knot

Some wedding details, such as Lyles’ vows, may be improvised. Other details, including the theme and music selection, are being thoughtfully prepared

Sprinter Noah Lyles likes to do things on the fly. His wedding vows will be no exception.

While chatting with The Knot for the magazine’s cover story published on Tuesday, April 29, the six-time world champion and his fiancée, Junelle Bromfield, opened up about how they’re running toward the altar.

The Olympic medalists — who announced their engagement on Oct. 13, 2024 — have begun planning their 2026 spring wedding. However, not all details will be mapped out. For one, Lyles bets he’ll “wing” his vows much like he did his proposal speech.

Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield

Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield on the cover of The Knot.

“I have a bet going on with my brother’s girlfriend,” Lyles told the outlet. “I told her about two years ago that I would wing my vows, and I stand true to that.”

While practicing their wedding vows for The Knot, Bromfield admitted that her fiancé “did good” improvising his proposal speech, but “would prefer if he wrote the vows” beforehand.

“I most definitely will not,” Bromfield said of winging her vows. “I get nervous in big crowds, so I need to write my vows.”

Lyles and the Jamaican track and field star also disagree about how big their wedding should be.

Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield

Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield for The Knot. THE KNOT/CHRISEAN ROSE

“The biggest thing that just was not a compromise was probably the size of the wedding,” Lyles told the magazine. “I like big weddings, she likes very small weddings.”

“If it was up to Noah, we’d probably have like 400 people,” Bromfield said with a laugh. “We’re only having about 250, so I got the number down a little bit.”

Among the wedding guests will be “a lot of Olympians.”

“There will definitely be a few football players, basketball players, you know, just people that I’ve known throughout the years,” Lyles said, adding that there will likely be “three tables of Olympians all the way from like the ’80s to 2024.”

Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield

Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield for The Knot.

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The wedding will also lean into Bromfield’s Jamaican heritage.

“I want to get as many Jamaicans involved as possible — my makeup artist, my dress, everything,” the bride-to-be said. “One of our wedding themes will be all things melanin, all the shades.”

The groom-to-be is most focused on the music selection.

“I’m going to be honest, the reception is definitely going to be heavily influenced by me,” he said. “I want everybody to have fun and interact with each other. I want the cultures mixing, people taking photos and everybody showing up in their Sunday best.”

Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield

Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield for The Knot.

The couple, who met in 2017 over DM, additionally plan to honor their deceased loved ones.

“My mom and my brother have passed away, so Noah had this amazing idea to have empty chairs at the front with their pictures on them,” Bromfield shared.

Most of all, they’re excited to start their next chapter of life together as husband and wife.

“When I think about spending my life with Noah, I feel very excited because I know there’s so much the future holds for us,” Bromfield said, with Lyles chiming in, “With the goal being that we grow old together, with great kids and great grandkids.”

Marco Arop and Emmanuel Wanyonyi in action in the 800 final at the Olympics in Paris. [AFP]

No soul under the sun can match with precision and class David Rudisha’s brilliance in 800m.

His feat seemed to have a heavenly touch. No one would have directed such a steady progression in the race –not even the prophets, but only God.

And ‘King’ David summoned his powers to stand out as the greatest 800m athlete of all time. His unrivalled achievements in the two-lap race clearly shows a steady evolution in the men’s 800m all-time mark in the last 15 years.

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Sha’Carri Richardson shared a powerful faith-based message with fans amid rising speculation about her relationship with Christian Coleman.

Reigning world 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson has shared a powerful message amid the growing speculation about her boyfriend, Christian Coleman.

Fans have seen the evolution of Sha’Carri Richardson from her early days at Louisiana State University, to when she turned professional and now, as she continues making waves on the world stage.

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The Olympic 100m silver medallist has also evolved spiritually, and it can all be seen from her posts on her Instagram stories, since she also started seeing the 2019 world champion.

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The American sprint queen shared a powerful faith-based excerpt from a Joyce Meyer book, ‘The Confident Woman Devotional’, on her Instagram stories.

The specific chapter, ‘Go forward in Faith’, quotes the Bible verse, Deuteronomy 30:19 which says: “I call heaven and earth to witness this day against you that I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live.”

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Joyce Meyer also talks about how having faith even in the moments where doubt exists is very crucial, something that Sha’Carri Richardson resonates with, especially when lining up for high-profile races.

The book also talks about how feelings should not be the guide in how people act, noting that doing the right thing should always give direction.

Joyce Meyer admits that going against one’s feelings is never like climbing a sugar candy, but what stands out is the liberty that comes with standing against them rather than continuing to ruin one’s life.

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Sha’Carri Richardson then quoted the part that read: “What will you serve? Faith or feelings?”

“Lord, I choose not to live by my feelings today or let them hold me in bondage. I put my faith in You and will serve You with all my heart. Amen,” the page she shared concluded that way.

Sha’Carri Richardson’s relationship with Christian Coleman

Sha’Carri Richardson and boyfriend Christian Coleman.

Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman are currently in a relationship, however, the speculation started back in 2023.

At the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Richardson and Coleman were spotted hanging out together, but they did not comment on those allegations.

From then, they were spotted together on a series of occasions, with Christian Coleman even ditching his former coach and starting to work with Sha’Carri Richardson’s coach, Dennis Mitchell.

On the back of winning the 50 free and 50 fly at the 2025 British Championships and qualifying for her first LCM world championships, SwimSwam sat down with Eva Okaro to discuss her swimming career thus far.

Okaro dives into her experience at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2024 Short Course World Championships, where she won a silver medal with Britain’s mixed 4×100 medley relay. She also talks about her training in Britain and what she’s looking forward to about coming to the University of Texas in the fall.

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1:31 British Championships

4:04 50 Free Race Plan

7:18 100 Fly/Free

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28:46 Training on Sundays

32:29 Coming to Texas

37:07 Favorite Pool

38:01 Sara Curtis

40:02 World Champs Prep

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Kyree King (L) with Noah Lyles (R) at the 2024 World Athletics Relays.

Justin Gatlin has explained why he believes Kyree King has what it takes to be part of a USA 4 x 100m relay team that could dominate the world championships alongside Christian Coleman and Noah Lyles.

American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has explained why rising sprint star Kyree King could be the man to help team USA return to the heights of 4 by 100m running following nearly 20 years of struggles in the event.

Kyrie King is expected to help Team USA in their 4x100m relay ambitions at the upcoming World Athletics Relays in China.

Speaking on his Ready Set Go podcast alongside regular co-host Rodney Green, Gatlin said he has always appreciated King’s approach, describing it as the kind of competitive fire Team USA needs.

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“I like Kyrie’s energy — always have — because he’s always extra,” Gatlin noted. “It’s that extra of like, ‘Nah, you ain’t going to beat me on this third leg. You going to have to run up out your skin to beat me.’”

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Kyree King (second from left) was part of Team USA’s 4 by 100m relay at the Olympic games in Paris.

Gatlin highlighted that King is beginning to truly own the curve, a crucial part of the third leg, and pointed to a recent head-to-head against Eriiyon Knighton at the Tom Jones invitational and he ran an impressive turn, but King refused to back down. “Kyrie didn’t lay down,” Gatlin emphasized.

Beyond raw speed, Gatlin stressed that relays demand a different mindset compared to individual events. While everyone naturally wants to shine solo, Gatlin said, there’s also a deeper “calling” when it comes to the 4x100m. “You know where you fit,” he said. “And Kyrie is comfortable with that third leg.”

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“In a highly competitive Team USA relay pool, versatility is prized — athletes want to be able to say, “Put me anywhere, coach, I can get it done.” But specialization can be just as valuable.

Gatlin pointed out that Christian Coleman is well-established on the front end of the relay, while King is staking his claim for the third leg.

“You don’t know what the final combination will be going into the World Championships,” Gatlin admitted, “but it’s clear everyone is jockeying for position and getting ready.”

On his end, Rodney Green touched on the unique challenges of assembling a successful U.S. 4x100m squad, despite the country’s deep sprinting talent.

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“The USA 4×1 is one of the most difficult things to navigate through,” he said. “You guys have the most talent — always have — but you have to wait to see who makes the relay pool after USA’s.”

He explained that even athletes who help Team USA post blazing times early in the season — like a 37.60-second performance — aren’t guaranteed a spot if they don’t perform well at nationals. “Coming to the end of the season, if they don’t make the finals of the 100 or anything like that, could they be pulled? You don’t even know. I don’t even know how that works,” Gatlin admitted.

The team will also see Noah Lyles take up his usual anchoring role, having missed out on the chance at the Paris Olympics after suffering a bout of COVID-19.

As the World Championships approach, it’s clear that competition within the U.S. squad will be just as fierce as anything they’ll face on the track.

South Africa’s Akani Simbine celebrates winning the men’s 100m event during the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting in Xiamen, China.

Following yet another sub-10 second run at the Diamond League event in China on Saturday, Akani Simbine solidified the claims that he is currently the fastest man in the world.

The South African star backed up his recent victory in Botswana when he stormed to victory in the 100m in Xiamen on Saturday in a field that included Kenya star Ferdinand Omanyala, Botswana’s 200m Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, American speedster Christian Coleman and 60m world indoor champion Jeremiah Azu of Britain.

Simbine clocked a time of 9.99. While it was short of the 9.90 world lead he clocked in Botswana, he again showed his class.

“The race felt good. I stumbled a bit after the 60, so I had to catch myself, but happened to catch the wind while catching the win,” Simbine told the Diamond League website afterwards.

“Keep going with the momentum… I am now going back to the basics, (and) putting myself in a position to learn.”

Former US great Justin Gatlin and former Bahamas sprinter Rodney Green praised Simbine for his longevity and consistency on their Ready Set Go podcast after he delivered a sub-10 second 100m for the 11th consecutive year.

“That’s why they call him Mr Consistency. He is consistently in every final, in medal contention almost every time he competes,” Green said.

“He won the bronze in the indoor final this year, something that he doesn’t really compete in a lot. I think that will transition him to the outdoors. Him and his coach have a plan … ‘by hell or by high water, we are getting on this podium’.

The podium Green is referring to is the 100m event at the World Championships to be held in Tokyo, Japan from September 13-21.

The concern with Simbine has always been peaking too early because the South African season starts much earlier than those in the United States and Europe due to our December to February summer season.

However, he showed at last year’s Olympic Games that he can keep his best performances for the Northern Hemisphere summer when he narrowly missed out on the medal in the final of the 100m. But he made up for that when he led the SA 4X100m team to the silver a few days later.

Green says Simbine can go even faster when the world championship comes around.

“His season is so difficult because of where he is in the world. Their summer time is in December and January, so when athletes (in America and Europe) are preparing, they are already ramping up. That is why he can run as fast as he can right now,” Green said.

“Now the question is can he maintain that, because the World Championships are so late. Can he run faster than 9.90? Yes, he has done it a few times.”

Simbine will remain in China for next Saturday’s second Diamond League meeting in Shanghai.

“Track ain’t safe no more.” With just five words, Fred Kerley triggered a storm just days after his breathtaking performance at the Mt. SAC Relays, finishing first in the 400m event, clocking 44.73s! Fresh off declaring himself the better sprinter over Noah Lyles on The Pivot Podcast, Kerley didn’t just talk the talk. He backed it up on the track.

On the same day, Lyles ran 400m at the Tom Jones Invitational, and let’s just say, even though his 45.87 was a personal best, it was nowhere close to Kerley’s time. Even sprint legend Justin Gatlin couldn’t help but applaud. It wasn’t just a victory; it was a statement. One that put Noah Lyles and the entire track community on serious notice.

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Now, riding high on that dominant 400m performance, which can safely be called the Fred Kerley resurgence, the Olympic medalist has turned his attention toward the rest of the track world. Never one to shy away from a little smoke, Kerley threw a subtle jab at his rivals just days later, hinting that anyone thinking they had the upper hand should think again.

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Fred Kerley took to Instagram Stories, posting a video with a message that resonated loudly within the track and field community. “Everybody wants to be great, but everybody doesn’t want to put their work in. Greatness, nothing less, but success,” Kerley’s words weren’t just a motivational clip.

They were a statement, marking his intent to not just compete but dominate in his pursuit of greatness. The timing of this post couldn’t have been more fitting, considering his electrifying run at the Mt. SAC Relays, where he decisively outpaced Noah Lyles and sent a clear message to the entire sprinting world. He’s not just a contender; he’s the one to watch.

Meanwhile, on the same day, Noah Lyles was in action at the Tom Jones Invitational. Though Lyles’ time was an impressive achievement for his first pro 400m race, it paled in comparison to Kerley’s dominant performance.

Lyles faced strong competition, with Jacory Patterson taking first place in Heat 1 with a time of 44.27 seconds. In the final, Lyles finished 14th with his 45.87, while Christopher Robinson took the top spot with a 44.15-second finish. Despite Lyles’ personal record, it was clear that Kerley’s 44.73 was a far superior mark.

The rivalry between Lyles and Kerley heats up

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The rivalry between Fred Kerley and Noah Lyles has escalated to new heights, with both athletes taking aim at each other in recent weeks. Kerley was particularly vocal during his appearance on The Pivot Podcast, where he fired shots at Lyles, claiming he wasn’t on his level. “Go look at the record book; look who got more wins. I’m dealing with more of the stuff than he is.

I’m telling you, he’s not built like me,” Kerley boldly asserted. The remark stung, and it wasn’t long before the Olympic 100m champion fired back, making his own thoughts clear in a podcast of his own.

When Lyles heard Kerley’s comments, he wasn’t quick to lash out. Instead, on his Beyond the Records podcast with teammates Rai Benjamin and Grant Holloway, Lyles acknowledged the difference in their life experiences. “I never went through that,” Lyles said, referring to Kerley’s tough upbringing. He also shared the physical challenges he’s faced.

Particularly with asthma, recalling countless sleepless nights spent in hospitals struggling to breathe. “I’m not built like you and you’re not built like me. And I’m perfectly fine with that because I got the Olympic gold,” Lyles added, emphasizing his satisfaction with his achievements despite their contrasting paths.

The exchange didn’t just stop at personal jabs. It also highlighted the shifting power dynamics in the sprinting world. Lyles took pride in his 2023 World Championship victory, which saw him dethrone Kerley as the reigning champion. But now, with both men pushing their limits in their respective events, the competitive tension between them has only intensified.

It was during the Diamond League held at Erget Stadium, Xiamen on April 26, when an athlete running in lane 7 shocked everyone with her performance. The athlete was none other than American sprinter Anavia Battle, who defeated two-time world champion Shericka Jackson by not a very small margin. The margin then? Well, it was 0.38. Anavia Battle finished the 200 m event in 22.41, whereas Jackson finished second with a time of 22.79.

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The American track athlete has shown her resilience, grit, and dominance on the international stage. And with that, let’s dive into the details about Anavia Battle and her achievements.

Meet Anavia Battle: The rising sprinter

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U.S. Olympian Anavia Battle was born on March 28, 1999, in Inkster, Michigan. The Olympian did her schooling at Wayne Memorial and later attended Ohio State for her graduation in Human Development and Family Sciences. The 26-year-old track star started her running journey back in seventh grade and was even named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2017.

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Anavia’s thrill on the track lies in coming around the curve in the 200-meter dash. And off the track? Well, she loves to kick back with a movie or two. However, it is her on-track performances over the years that truly stand out.

Anavia Battle’s career highlights and achievements

The American sprinter is showing her worth on the track. In fact, competing against athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson and also defeating them shows her talent. Additionally, Battle has her personal best in many events: 100 m with 11.17, 200m with 21.95, and 60m indoors with 7.24.

So far, Anavia has represented her university or country at every level, be it the Olympics or NCAA Outdoor Championships. This Michigan native participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and was placed 16th in the overall event. Other career achievements include the 2020 U.S.

Olympic Team Trials, where she was placed third in the event. Then, in 2021, she grabbed another bronze at the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 200m, representing Ohio State University. Back in 2018, she finished fifth in the 200m and eighth in the 100m at the USATF U20 Championships.

As per the Ohio State official website, she has a total of 21 title wins between the 100m and 200m dashes during her senior year. Battle’s win includes an undefeated 11-0 record in the 100m dash. And if we rewind a few years back, she was a gold medalist at the Midwest Meet of Champions in 2017 with a time of 11.93 in the 100 m dash.

Anavia Battle sets a new meet record, defeating Shericka Jackson to win 200 m of the 2025 Diamond League

After defeating Shericka Jackson, per the Diamond League portal, Anavia Battle said, “This is my opener. I was so nervous because I had not run a 200 yet, but I am happy I did it here. Really good competition. It had a really good feel. It was great.

That 15-hour flight hurt, but I had to suck it up and get out here and compete.” She further added, “Me and my coach have been working on the first half of the race for my 100 m so I feel like that has helped a lot. We are going to Shanghai next. Get some rest before Shanghai. Then back home.”

Though Shericka Jackson started well, her opponent, Anavia Battle, faded in her race, and with 80m remaining, Anavia Battle kicked as the pack reached the finishing straight and started to break away. The Jamaican kept her second place through to the finish line ahead of another American competitor, Jenna Prandini, although she realized she would not be able to match Battle, who set a meeting record of 22.41 seconds.

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Indeed, it was a great achievement for Battle to defeat the two-time world champion. And this is not the first time, she has already caused a stir at the Shanghai Diamond League meet in 2024. Battle was placed second in the 200-meter event, surpassing sprinting star Sha’Carri Richardson.

With winning races, Anavia Battle is moving towards a bright future. What do you think about the story of American sprinter Anavia Battle? Do tell us in the comments below.