Who Is Noah Lyles? Family, Career & Personal Life of the Olympic Gold Medalist

Noah Lyles, born on July 18, 1997, in Gainesville, Florida, is one of the biggest stars in global track and field today. With electric speed, bold personality, and a long list of medals, he has earned his place as one of the sport’s most talked-about figures.

He became a household name after winning the sprint treble — gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay — at the 2023 World Championships, becoming the first man since Usain Bolt in 2015 to do so. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Lyles took home his first Olympic gold in the 100m and a bronze in the 200m, despite battling COVID-19 just two days prior.

Career Highlights: Noah Lyles on the Track

• Turned pro in 2016 with Adidas at just 19 years old.

• Won gold in the 200m at the 2014 Youth Olympics.

• Broke Michael Johnson’s American 200m record in 2023 with a time of 19.31 seconds.

• Holds 6 World Championship titles and multiple Diamond League trophies.

• Became known as the “fastest man in the world” after his 2023 triple win.

• In 2025, he ran 19.63 seconds in the 200m at the U.S. Nationals, tying the record for most U.S. men’s 200m titles.

Family and Background: A Legacy of Speed

Noah comes from a family of champions:

• Father: Kevin Lyles – Gold medalist in the 4x400m relay at the 1993 Universiade and 1995 World Championships.

• Mother: Keisha Caine Bishop – 9-time national and 2-time NCAA relay champion. She now works as a life coach and heads both The Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation and Bishop Athletics Consulting.

Noah was raised in Alexandria, Virginia, and overcame childhood challenges including asthma, ADHD, and dyslexia. His early struggles shaped the resilience he displays on the track today.

Sibling Spotlight: Josephus Lyles

Noah’s younger brother, Josephus Lyles, is also an elite sprinter and former world junior champion. The two turned professional together in 2016 and often train and race side by side.

Personal Life: Engaged to Olympian Junelle Bromfield

In October 2024, Noah announced his engagement to Jamaican Olympian Junelle Bromfield, a 400m bronze medalist from the 2020 Tokyo Games. The couple met in 2017 through social media but began dating officially in 2022. They both competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics, making them one of the sport’s most admired couples.

Tension With Kenny Bednarek

At the 2025 U.S. Nationals, Lyles won the 200m in 19.63s, overtaking Kenny Bednarek in the final meters. A glance back at the finish line from Lyles triggered Bednarek to shove him in frustration. After some tense words, they shared a brief handshake. Their rivalry is expected to heat up again at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.