Move aside Olympic Games, the US-Jamaica rivalry has spread to social media! And no, we’re not talking about fans fighting to see who is better than who. This time, Jamaican fans have decided to contribute their voices to a different cause, notably the turmoil involving Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles.
As the world prepares to focus on Stade de France, a recent interview with the defending 100m champion added fuel to the long-running rivalry between the two sprint-loving nations. Lyles made a comment during a recent podcast interview on Track World News, claiming to have insider knowledge of the Jamaican camp.
“I have been getting the drama from Jamaican camps for at least five years now,” according to him. The news quickly sparked outrage, with fans accusing the Jamaican sprinter of giving insider information to her spouse. However, not everyone thought the treatment was fair, with one X user tweeting, “The drama part was unnecessary for Noah to add.” I’m very sure he understands Jamaica does not play with that. If he simply stated that he was aware that Kishane and Oblique were on their way, the matter would not have escalated. Junelle should cease being tormented.
They believe Bromfield did nothing wrong, and while the Olympic bronze medalist had good intentions, he could have done things better.
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However, many people focused on the six-time World Champion’s statements. The debate took an unpleasant turn when fans began calling her names like “backstabber” and “traitor.” Some fans even related Lyles’ previous comment about analyzing his competition to this unexpected information. It is not uncommon for couples to discuss their day, but fans appear to overlook this owing to the forthcoming Summer Games. Many others went so far as to say that her teammates will look at her differently following this revelation and that she should watch her remarks.
While Bromfield originally avoided the issue, she later reacted to the claims in an Instagram story. “Living my best life because all these insult in the comments ain’t paying for these class flight!!” She complemented her sentiments with a video of herself enjoying the view. However, this simply poured fuel to the flames. While both Lyles and Bromfield have found themselves in hot water, the world indoor champion appears to have taken a considerably larger hit.
However, as Lyles further stated, “Jamaican Twitter, yeah, they are ride or die people.” But I love that because it’s what you want to see; you want that nation behind you,” the island nation opted to support their relatives.
Jamaican track and field enthusiasts come to Bromfield’s help
Despite the harsh criticism she received for her reaction, Junelle Bromfield appears to still have some supporters. Amidst the hate brigade on X, numerous fans who disagreed wasted no time in expressing their views. One fan stated, “The stuff they’ve been saying about Junelle is sick af”. Apparently, several spectators began insulting the athlete based on her appearance, which was entirely unnecessary and uncalled for.
Another admirer screamed, “That’s Noah’s fault; why is everyone blaming Junelle?” Please, she’s your country’s athlete, and you’re praying she goes out in the first round; show some respect.” At the Jamaican Olympic Trials, the Olympic bronze medalist ran an impressive 51.24 seconds in the 400 metres. She is currently scheduled to compete in the 400m and 4x400m events on the purple track.
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Breaking: Track & Field at the Olympics: -……..Start Dates and Key Moments for Athletes with Georgia Ties……
Athletes have undergone significant training and preparation for the upcoming Summer Games.
Credit: AP.
Gabby Thomas celebrates after winning the final of the women’s 200-meter run at the United States Olympic Track and Field Trials on Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis).
Author: Akilah Winters.
On July 30, 2024, at 1:39 PM EDT, the article was published and updated.
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PARIS, France— The Peach State will have a strong presence once track and field sports begin at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Athletes have undergone significant training and preparation for the upcoming Summer Games.
Many first-time competitors will compete in the Olympics, although some, such as Gabby Thomas, will return.
When does track and field begin in the Olympics?
Athletic activities begin on August 1. The last medal event in this category is scheduled for August 11.
How many competitors from Georgia will be competing in Olympic track and field events?
At least 31 of the athletes we’re watching are competing in track and field events, which are mentioned under Athletics for the Olympics.
The following is a list of some of the athletes we are tracking in track and field.
CJ Allen, 400m hurdles for the USA (Life University alum).
Chris Bailey, 400m for the USA (from Atlanta, Carver High School).
Graham Blanks, 5,000m for the USA (from Athens, Athens Academy alum).
Aaliyah Butler, 400m for USA (now at UGA).
Christian Coleman, relay pool for USA (from Atlanta, attended Westlake High School and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School in Fayetteville)
Denzel Comenentia, hammer thrower for the Netherlands (UGA alum).
Ana Da Silva, shot put for Brazil (now at UGA)
Tara Davis-Woodhall, long jump for the USA (ex UGA).
Johannes Erm, Decathlon for Estonia (UGA alum)
Sanaa Frederick, 4x100m relay for Trinidad and Tobago (from Atlanta, Druid Hills HS, and incoming UGA).
Sole Frederick, 4x100m relay for Trinidad and Tobago (from Atlanta, Druid Hills HS, and incoming UGA).
Jehlani Gordon, Jamaican 4x100m relay (now at UGA).
Cejhae Greene, 100m for Antigua and Barbuda (UGA Alum)
Tatiana Gusin, high jumper for Greece (UGA alum).
Anna Hall, heptathlete for the USA (formerly UGA)
Daniel Haugh, hammer thrower for USA (Marietta, St. Pius HS, and Kennesaw State alumni)
Adaejah Hodge, 200m for British Virgin Islands (from Douglasville; entering UGA)
Jasmine Jones, 400m hurdles for USA (from Atlanta; Greater Atlanta Christian alum)
Elena Kulichenko, high jumper from Cyprus (current UGA)
Shaunae Miller-Uibo, a UGA alum, competes in the Bahamas’ 4x400m mixed relay, while Katie Moon, a Powder Springs resident, competes in the USA’s pole vault.
Jasmine Moore, long and triple jump for USA (ex UGA)
Christopher Morales Williams, 400 metres for Canada (current UGA)
Marie-Therese Obst, javelin for Norway (UGA alumni).
Janek Oiglane, Decathlon for Estonia (present UGA coach)
Keturah Orji, triple jumper for USA (UGA alum, resides in Atlanta)
Chanice Porter, long jumper for Jamaica (UGA alum).
Stephanie Ratcliffe, hammer thrower for Australia (current UGA).
Daniel Roberts, 110m hurdles for the USA (from Hampton, Hampton High School).
Gabby Thomas, 200m for the USA (born in Atlanta).
Karel Tilga, Decathlon for Estonia (UGA alum)
Click here to see the complete list of athletes and their profiles.
Track and Field Events Schedule: August 1
Men’s 20-kilometer Race Walk
Women’s 20K Race Walk, August 2.
Men’s Decathlon 100 metres
Men’s Hammer Throw Qualification Group A
Women’s High Jump Qualification.
Women’s 100-meter preliminary round
Men’s Decathlon Long Jump
Men’s 1500m Round 1
Men’s Hammer Throw Qualification – Group B
Women’s 100m Round 1
Men’s Decathlon Shot Put.
Men’s Decathlon: High Jump
Women’s 500m Round 1
Women’s Triple Jump Qualification
Women’s Discus Throw Qualification: Group A
Round 1 of the 4x400m Mixed Relay
Women’s 800m Round 1
Men’s Shot Put Qualification
Women’s Discus Throw Qualification – Group B.
Men’s Decathlon 400 metres
Men’s 10,000m Final – August 3
Men’s Decathlon 110-meter hurdles
Men’s Pole Vault Qualification
Men’s 100-meter preliminary round
Men’s Decathlon Discus Throw – Group A
Women’s 800 m Repechage Round
Men’s 100m Round 1
Men’s Decathlon Discus Throw – Group B
Men’s Decathlon Pole Vault
Men’s Decathlon Javelin Throw, Group A
Men’s 1500m Repetition Round
Men’s Shot Put Final.
Women’s 100-meter semi-final
Men’s Decathlon Javelin Throw – Group B
Women’s Triple Jump Final: 4x400m Mixed Relay.
Women’s 100m Final
Men’s Decathlon 1500 m
August 4
Women’s 3000m Steeplechase: Round 1
Women’s Hammer Throw Qualification: Group A
Women’s 200m Round 1
Men’s Long Jump Qualification
Women’s Hammer Throw Qualification Group B
Men’s 110m Hurdles Round 1
Men’s 400m Round 1
Women’s High Jump Final
Men’s 100m Semi-Final
Men’s Hammer Throw Final.
Women’s 800m Semi-final
Men’s 1500m Semi-final
Men’s 100m Final: August 5
Men’s 400m Hurdles Round 2
Men’s Discus Throw Qualification—Group A
Women’s Pole Vault Qualification
Women’s 400m Hurdles Repechage Round and Men’s 400m Repechage Round.
Men’s Discus Throw Qualification: Group B
Women’s 400m Round 1
Women’s 200 m Repechage Round
Men’s Pole Vault Final.
Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Round 1
Men’s 200m Round 1
Women’s Discus Throw Final
Women’s 200-meter semi-final
Women’s 5000 m Final
Women’s 800m Final: August 6
Women’s 1500m Round 1
Men’s Javelin Throw Qualification—Group A
Men’s 110m Hurdles Repechage Round.
Women’s Long Jump Qualification
Women’s 400 m Repechage Round
Men’s Javelin Throw Qualification—Group B
Men’s 400m Hurdle Repechage Round
Men’s 200m repechage round and 400m semi-final.
Women’s Hammer Throw Final.
Women’s 400-meter hurdles Semi-Final
Men’s Long Jump Final
Men’s 1500 m Final
Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Final.
Women’s 200m Final: August 7 Marathon Race Walk Relay Mixed
Men’s High Jump Qualification
Women’s 100m Hurdles: Round 1
Women’s Javelin Throw Qualification—Group A
Men’s 5000m Round 1
Women’s Javelin Throw Qualification – Group B.
Men’s 800m Round 1
Women’s 1500m Repechage ROund
Women’s Pole Vault Final
Men’s 110-meter hurdles Semi-final
Men’s Triple Jump Qualification
Men’s 400-meter hurdles Semi-Final
Men’s 200 metres Semi-Final
Men’s Discus Throw Final.
Women’s 400m Semi-final
Men’s 400 m Final
Men’s 300m Steeplechase Final – August 8
Women’s Heptathlon, 100m Hurdles
Women’s Shot Put Qualification
Women’s 100m Hurdle Repechage Round
Women’s Heptathlon, High Jump
Women’s 4x100m Relay Round 1
Men’s 4x100m Relay Round 1
Men’s 800m Repechage Round
Women’s Heptathlon Shot Put
Women’s 1500m Semi-final
Men’s Javelin Throw Final
Men’s 200 m Final
Women’s Heptathlon 200 meters
Women’s 400-meter hurdles final
Men’s 110m Hurdles Final – August 9
Women’s Heptathlon Long Jump.
Women’s 4x400m Relay Round 1
Men’s 4x400m Relay Round 1
Women’s Heptathlon Javelin Throw Group A
Men’s 800m Semi-Final
Women’s 100-meter hurdles Semi-Final
Women’s Heptathlon Javelin Throw Group B
Women’s 4x100m Relay Final
Women’s Shot Put Final
Men’s 4 x 100 m Relay Final
Women’s 400-meter final
Men’s Triple Jump Final
Women’s Heptathlon 800 m
Women’s 10,000 m Final
Men’s 400m Hurdles Final – August 10
Men’s Marathon
Men’s High Jump Final
Men’s 800 m Final
Final events include the women’s javelin throw, women’s 100m hurdles, men’s 5000m, men’s 4x400m relay, and women’s 4x400m relay.
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