Jamaican Sprinter Junelle Bromfield Speaks Out Against Cyberbullying

Jamaican sprinter Junelle Bromfield reveals the cyber abuse she faced during the Paris Games over her relationship with American sprinter Noah Lyles. Bromfield shared screenshots of abusive comments and conveyed a powerful message to young Black girls about self-worth. Fellow Olympians showed support.

Jamaican sprinter Junelle Bromfield has come forward with allegations of abuse during the recent Paris Games, stemming from her relationship with Olympic 100 meters champion Noah Lyles.

Bromfield, 26, said she faced severe harassment from Jamaicans on social media, who branded her a 'sell-out' for dating the American sprinter, even issuing death threats. 'I honestly thought we were past colorism in Jamaica, especially as a nation that is filled with Black people,' Bromfield lamented in a heartfelt Instagram post on Friday.

The post included screenshots of the abusive messages she received, with Bromfield stating, 'I have been getting cyberbullied for weeks and when it gets talked about, I'm a liar.' Despite the negativity, Bromfield used her platform to encourage young Black girls to believe in their beauty regardless of societal standards. In response, Lyles defended Bromfield publicly, commending her resilience in facing 'pure disrespect and hatred.'

(With inputs from agencies.)