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      Who is Junelle Bromfield? Meet Olympic athlete Noah Lyles’ girlfriend and star of Netflix show Sprint

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      OLYMPIC Sprinter Junelle Bromfield features in the Netflix documentary – Sprint.The documentary follows the lives of top athletes such as Marcell Jacobs, Shericka Jackson and her partner and US sensation, Noah Lyles.Junelle Bromfield of Jamaica competes during the World Athletics Indoor Championships Belgrade 2022Credit: ALAMYMeet Olympic athlete Noah Lyles’ girlfriend and star of Netflix show SprintCredit: InstagramWho is Junelle Bromfield?Junelle Bromfield is a Jamaican athlete born February 8 1998.The 26-year-old competed in the mixed 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 2020 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal. Junelle is also the girlfriend of record breaking track and field sprinter, Noah Lyles.When and how did Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles meet?The celebrity sprinters have been dating for almost two years. The couple shared their one-year anniversary on Instagram in August 2023, with Bromfield captioning her post: “Cheers to 7 years of friendship, 6 months of dating, 1 year of being your partner. And to forever loving you. #1yearanniversary.”It has been reported that the two met online after Junelle messaged the Gainesville sprinter, asking if he’d like to play an online game together. It wasn’t long before the two became inseparable and are often seen rooting for one another on their social media accounts.Most read in AthleticsI won my first gold medal at the 2020 Olympics – this year in Paris I’ll become ‘the fastest Canadian ever’What does Junelle Bromfield do for a living?Junelle Bromfield earns her living as a successful athlete.Junelle famously won the bronze medal in the 4x400m relay race at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Bromfield’s mother, Sandra Farquharson, died in February 2021 from cervical cancer. Despite the tragic loss of her mother Sandra Farquharson, who died in February 2021 from cervical cancer, Junelle has continued to push for more success on the track.Junelle went on to earn a silver medal at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.More recently she secured her spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics after a notable performance at the Jamaican Olympic trials.Olympic Gold medalist Noah Lyles has been in a relationship with Junelle for over a yearCredit: GETTYHow to watch Netflix sprintSprint is now available to stream on Netflix. As of January 2024, Netflix in the UK has four subscription plans with the following monthly prices:Basic without ads: £6.99With ads: £4.99Standard: £10.99Premium: £15.99 More

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      Enzo Fernandez apologises to Argentina coach after Chelsea ‘BLOCK him from Olympics’ – after Pochettino ‘gave the OK’

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      ENZO FERNANDEZ has revealed that new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has blocked him from going to the Olympics.The Argentina midfielder, 23, claims former manager and compatriot Mauricio Pochettino had agreed for him to play at the Paris games.Ex-Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino with Enzo FernandezCredit: PABut after he was replaced with Maresca, Chelsea have informed their midfielder, who is already playing at the Copa America this summer, that he cannot take part.Fernandez said: “I did everything possible.”Mauricio was at Chelsea before, he had given me the OK.”Then, there was a change of coach and the club changed its position.READ MORE IN football “I tried, I kept talking, I did everything possible to be there, but it wasn’t possible.”Argentina’s side will be managed by former Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano, though Lionel Messi has ruled himself out of taking part.Fernandez added: “I apologise to Masche. I wanted to be there. It didn’t happen.”As the Olympics are not a FIFA or UEFA event, clubs are not obliged to release their players.Most read in FootballMeet Pep Guardiola disciple Enzo MarescaENZO MARESCA is considered among the most exciting young coaches on the planet.Born in Italy in 1980, he managed to guide Leicester to the Championship title in his first season as Foxes boss.His management career started at Italian minnows Ascoli before he was snapped up by Man City in 2020 to manage their Elite Development Squad.He guided the youth team to the Premier League 2 title in his one season working for the Citizens – with Cole Palmer in the side.His first senior job was with Parma but he was sacked after just a few months after failing to impress.Despite the team playing in Serie B and Maresca having an impressive squad he was unable to get them on course for promotion.He returned to Man City and worked as one of Pep Guardiola’s assistants for the 2022/23 season as they won the Treble.He took over relegated Leicester last summer and made an immediate impact, with the Foxes winning the Championship title.Maresca showed his dedication to the job by living at the training ground for the first two months after his appointment.He’s considered something of a Pep disciple and has said: “For a coach, it’s important to have the mentality of a chess player.”During his playing career he played under Carlo Ancelotti and Marcello Lippi – and alongside ex-Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIn the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Brazil went all the way with Spain taking silver and Mexico the bronze. The likes of Antony, Richarlison, Dani Alves and Bruno Guimaraes all won gold medals.Chelsea’s top summer transfer targets More

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      Watch heartbreaking moment Olympic champion falls over and denied place at Paris 2024 – but it’s good news for Team GB

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      KEELY HODGKINSON has received a massive Paris Olympics boost – as her biggest rival will not be there.Three years ago in Tokyo, Athing Mu got the better of the Leigh runner and fellow teenager in the Olympic 800-meter final by just 0.67 seconds.American Track and Field star Athing Mu will miss the 2024 OlympicsCredit: REUTERSMu failed to qualify for Paris 2024 after falling in the first lap of the 800m final during the Track and Field Team TrialsCredit: REUTERSMu’s absence will be good news for Brit Keeley HodgkinsonCredit: SPLASHBut the American, 22, will not defend that crown, watching the race on TV instead after FALLING in the US Olympic trials.The Yanks have a cutthroat system for qualification and the middle-distance star did not secure her passage after being accidentally tripped over 200 metres in Eugene.Mu, who also beat Hodgkinson to world gold on the same track in 2022, choked back tears as her dream was cruelly dashed.She finished last in a nine-woman field she was expected to dominate, coming more than 22 seconds behind the winner Nia Akins.READ MORE ON PARIS 2024An appeal was lodged by her team but her only chance of getting a flight to France will be as part of the 4×400 metres relay squad.There was no gloating or celebrating from the Hodgkinson camp, who say they are “gutted” they cannot face the New Jersey athlete in individual combat.Coach Jenny Meadows – who will oversee Hodgkinson running the 400 metres this weekend at the UK Athletics Championships – said: “We plan the same way.“Keely wants to be at her best and have the skills no matter who she has to face. Most read in AthleticsEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAthing Mu was overcome with emotionCredit: GETTY”No Olympic title will come easy.“You can only race who is there.Rhasidat Adeleke dedicates European Athletics Championship silver medal to her mother”Any Olympic champs will always be a stern test. But we wish Athing was there, of course.”Mu’s coach Bobby Kersee told AP: “I’ve coached it, I’ve preached it, I’ve watched it.“And here’s another indication that regardless of how good we are, we can leave some better athletes home than other countries have.”It’s part of our American way.” More

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      World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt flaunts toned abs as she arrives in Rome for European Championships

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      ALICA SCHMIDT showed fans an inside peek of her Olympics preparation with a trip to Rome, Italy.The German, dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”, qualified for the 4x400m relay event at the Paris games last month.Alica Schmidt revealed her Olympics prep with a trip to Rome, ItalyCredit: InstagramSchmidt showed off her toned abs while next to some statuesCredit: InstagramThe German has been dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’Credit: GettySchmidt is set to make her debut at the Paris games after qualifying last monthCredit: ReutersSchmidt, 25, travelled with Germany to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic games but ultimately did not compete.But this time around she is hoping to make her full debut.And she is looking to ensure she does well by making sure she is sharp.Schmidt is looking to do this by warming up in the Italian capital.READ MORE ON ALICA SCHMIDTShe shared a pair of photos to her Instagram flaunting her toned abs while standing by some statues.Schmidt captioned her post: “Arrived safely in Rome 🇮🇹❤️ I‘m running on Tuesday at my second European champs with the 4×4 relay💪🏼”I‘m so excited to compete in this beautiful stadium and give it my all❤️‍🔥”At the 2022 European Championship she finished fifth in the 4x400m relay.Most read in AthleticsSchmidt has 5.1 million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @alicasmdShe recently revealed how she earns £611 a month as an athleteCredit: SportsfileIn February, she won the National Indoor Championships in the 4x200m relay.She has had success both on and off the track, and she has gathered a captivated follower count of 5.1 million on Instagram.World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt takes fans inside day in the life on road to Olympics 2024 with amazing breakfastIn late May the glam athlete met Will Smith and Martin Lawrence at the European premiere of Bad Boys: Ride Or Die.Schmidt also revealed last month how she earns £611 a month as a pro athlete.But her social media exploits have ensured she is not short of cash, even allowing her to turn down a six-figure sponsorship deal.SEE MORE OF ALICA SCHMIDT’S GLAMOROUS LIFE…Schmidt is one of Germany’s top athletesCredit: GettyShe competes in track and field for her countryCredit: GettySchmidt was part of the relay squad for the Tokyo Olympic Games but didn’t competeCredit: ReutersSchmidt has acquired a cult following onlineShe has five million Instagram followersCredit: alicasmd/InstagramThe German is very particular about working with brands More

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      British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith wins 100m European gold to claim first major title for FIVE YEARS

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      GOLDEN GIRL Dina Asher-Smith warmed up for the Paris Olympics by becoming Champion of Europe and ending a five-year drought.The Londoner, 28, recaptured the women’s 100 metres crown on night three of the European Athletics Championships at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico.Dina Asher-Smith is the European championCredit: ReutersThe Team GB star recaptured the women’s 100m crownCredit: ReutersShe edged out her rivals in the perfect warm-up for the OlympicsCredit: EPAAmy Hunt, 22, came seventh with a time of 11.15 secondsCredit: GettyThe former world 200 metres champion was the best continental runner in 2018 but could not repeat the trick two years ago when she pulled up in the final.Last night’s triumph on Italian soil is the perfect remedy as she tries to take on the incredible Americans and Jamaicans at the Paris Olympics.After a false start caused by another runner, Asher-Smith overcame a sluggish start to power through in 10.99 seconds – the only woman to dip under 11 seconds.The 28-year-old split with long-term coach John Blackie after the last World Championships in Budapest and has been based in Austin, Texas over the last winter.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThere is still a long way to go if she wants to be seriously competitive in Paris but winning golds is always a wonderful pick-me-up – especially when it’s your first major title for five years.She said: “That’s not normally my style of race, but I didn’t panic in my running, even if my head was a different story.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I really wanted to come here and win and showcase what we are working on.“I’m just really happy.”Most read in AthleticsPlay Home Games and guess which sporting icon lived in this dream mansionAmy Hunt, 22, continues her development on the international stage by coming seventh in 11.15 seconds.Jemma Reekie, 26, led for most of the women’s 1500 metres final and was the pre-race favourite given her qualifying form.But down the home straight it all fell apart for the Scotswoman and she faded out to fifth place as Irishwoman Ciara Mageean pushed through the gap to take gold in 4:04.66.Amateur athlete Georgia Bell – who is a full-time cyber security software expert – won silver in 4:05.33 on her GB outdoors debut.Lizzie Bird initially took bronze in the women’s 3,000 metres steeplechase in a time of 9:18.39.But she was upgraded to silver when the French winner Alice Finot was retrospectively disqualified for an infringement.Elsewhere, four British runners collectively won team gold in the women’s half marathon.And Calli Hauger-Thackery (1:08:58) celebrated individual bronze.Top 20 UK sporting moments of the 21st century, voted by fans
      1.  Sir Andy Murray winning Wimbledon in 20132. Jonny Wilkinson’s last-minute drop goal for England against Australia to win the 2003 World Cup3. The Lionesses winning the Women’s Euros in 20224. Leicester City winning the Premier League in 2015/165. Sir Mo Farah’s double gold at the 2012 Olympics – 5,000m and 10,000m6. Sir Steve Redgrave winning his fifth consecutive Olympic rowing golds in 20007. ‘The Miracle of Istanbul’ – Liverpool’s comeback from 3-0 down to win the Champions League against AC Milan in 20058.  England winning the Ashes in 20059.  England’s Cricket ODI World Cup win in 201910. David Beckham’s last-minute free-kick against Greece in 2001 to secure England’s qualification for the 2002 World Cup11. Manchester City FC’s men’s team completing a historic treble in 2023 (winning the FA Cup, Premier League, and Champion’s League)12.  Sir Chris Hoy’s triple gold at the 2008 Olympics in track cycling13. Sir Lewis Hamilton winning his seventh Formula 1 championship in 202114. Emma Raducanu winning US Open title in 202115. Dame Kelly Holmes’ double gold at the 2004 Olympics for the 800m and 1500m races16. Ben Stokes’ Ashes-saving 135 not out at Headingly in 201917. Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill’s heptathlon gold at the 2012 Olympics18. Sir Bradley Wiggins’ Tour de France victory in 201219.  Ronnie O’Sullivan winning with seventh snooker World Championship in 202220.  Paula Radcliffe’s marathon world record in 2003 More

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      Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah hints at shock career change he’d LOVE to undertake as he gets ready to play in Soccer Aid

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      SIR MO FARAH has revealed which Soccer Aid star he would swap lives with given the chance and a career he would love to try his hand at. The widely-adored long-distance runner is a four-time Olympic champion, and six-time world champion, not to mention being named Sports Personality of the Year in 2017 and being knighted in the same year. 
      Sir Mo Farah has said what career he would love to tryCredit: Rex
      The four-time Olympic champion is preparing to play in Soccer Aid on Sunday eveningCredit: RexSir Mo has lived a life inspiring to so many, having been trafficked from Djibouti to London under the name Mohamed Farah.In school he had dreams of being a mechanic, or a winger for his beloved Arsenal, whom he goes to watch almost every week. However, he revealed exclusively to SunSport that there is in fact a new career he would love to undertake and which Soccer Aid star he would trade lives with ahead of Sunday’s match for Unicef: “I’d love to be an actor man, Tom [Hiddlestone] probably”MORE SOCCER AID”It would be good though, wouldn’t it? I couldn’t do his lines, I’d be like (makes funny, inaudible noise to camera)”While he is yet to become a supervillain or arch nemesis of Thor like Tom Hiddlestone, who plays Loki in the Marvel films, he has had plenty of experience being in front of a camera, just being his brilliant self of course. He starred in a documentary about his fascinating upbringing and the subsequent years that led him to win four Olympic gold medals in The Real Mo Farah, available to watch on BBC iPlayer. While also speaking to us, we discussed the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, and he named the stars and events he is looking forward to seeing this summer in France.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I’m very excited to watch the Olympics, it’s a very exciting time for us, and it only comes round every four years but I think as British fans.”Keely Hodgkinson and also the 1500 metres men Jake Wightman, Josh Kerr, Jakub Ingebrigsten, I think that is the most exciting event.”Soccer Aid in chaos as star suffers injury hours before celebrity football match”As well as the 10,000 metres and the marathon itself, but as a fan for me, if I was to pick one event it would probably be the 100 metres and 1500 metres.””I think it’s exciting and any one of them can win a medal, that’s how open it is, the Olympics we always get over excited, but if the athletes can just take it one race at a time and see it as just another race I think we will see some good results.”Sir Mo was speaking to SunSport exclusively ahead of his match for Soccer Aid tomorrow at Stamford Bridge, where he will play alongside Arsenal cult hero Theo Walcott, as well as playing against the likes of Usain Bolt, Eden Hazard and Petr Cech in goal. You can keep up with all of the action in the game with SunSport’s live blog, which will give you consistent updates, and full coverage of the event LIVE from the match. PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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      Arsenal and Chelsea ‘block’ stars from joining Thierry Henry’s France Olympics squad but three Premier League aces to go

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      ARSENAL and Chelsea blocked three stars from joining Thierry Henry’s France team for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.Henry, 46, who is in charge of his country’s Under-21 and Under-23 sides, will be managing the national team this summer during the Olympics.Arsenal legend Thierry Henry revealed his France squad for the 2024 Olympic GamesCredit: X@equipedefranceFrance manager Henry was denied three key stars from Chelsea and ArsenalCredit: GettyThe legendary striker revealed his squad for the Games and included a number of Premier League stars but was deprived of three crucial players by the Blues as well as his beloved Gunners.According to The Mirror, Arsenal’s record goalscorer wanted William Saliba in his defence but Mikel Arteta refused to let his top centre-back compete for his country.Chelsea’s new boss Enzo Maresca also needs time to implement his ideas and thus decided against letting Malo Gusto and Benoit Badiashile link up with Henry.However, there was a compromise as Maresca allowed Lesley Ugochukwu to travel to his homeland as he needs minutes to regain essential form.Read More on FootballHenry won’t have any Arsenal players available, but will get to field former Gunners star Alexandre Lacazette who currently plays for Lyon.The ex-Barcelona star has also included Crystal Palace duo Jean-Philippe Mateta and Michael Olise who set the Premier League alight after Oliver Glasner’s arrival at the helm of Selhurst Park in February.There was also talk of Kylian Mbappe leading France during the Olympics but the Real Madrid-bound superstar wasn’t part of the squad.Henry claimed he wanted Mbappe but he didn’t even get to negotiate his inclusion.Most read in FootballThe French tactician said: “The last time I received so many rejections was at the University. “There have not even been negotiations. You go, you ask, they say no, you leave.”Watch Dora the Explorer savage Henry, Carragher and Richards on live TV as fans say ‘I’ve officially seen it all’Here Henry’s full provisional France squad for the Olympic Games:Goalkeepers: Lucas Chevalier, Obed Nkambadio, Guillaume Restes, Robin RisserDefenders: Bafode Diakite, Mazime Esteve, Bradley Locko, Castello Lukeba, Kiliann Sildillia, Adrien Truffert, Leny YoroMidfielders: Maghnes Akliouche, Joris Chotard, Desire Doue, Manu Kone, Enzo Millot, Khephran Thuram, Lesley Ugochukwu, Warren Zaire-EmeryForwards: Bradley Barcola, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Alexandre Lacazette, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Michael Olise, Mathys Tel More

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      World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt strips to bikini in Bahamas in stunning snaps after qualifying for Paris Olympics

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      ALICA SCHMIDT has shared stunning snaps from the Bahamas after qualifying for the Paris Olympics.The track and field athlete was part of the German team that sealed their spot at this summer’s games earlier this month.Alica Schmidt stripped down to a bikini as she relaxed on a beach in the BahamasCredit: Instagram @alicasmdShe wrote ‘Bahamas it was a blast’ as she shared the stunning snaps to InstagramCredit: Instagram @alicasmdSchmidt and her team-mates qualified for the mixed 4x400m relay event after competing at the World Athletics Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.Following the event, Schmidt stripped down to a bikini as she celebrated on the beach.The 25-year-old uploaded a series of snaps from the Bahamas to Instagram including several of her relaxing on the beach.She stunned in a black bikini as well as posing in her race gear to compete and celebrate with her fellow athletes.READ MORE ON ALICA SCHMIDTGermany were one of 14 nations to qualify at the event, which also saw a Team GB quartet book their place in Paris.Meanwhile, Schmidt also attached a video of herself enjoying a boat ride whilst visiting the beach.Alongside the snaps, she wrote in the caption: “Bahamas it was a blast.”Her followers flooded the comments, with one writing: “You look perfect.”Most read in AthleticsSchmidt qualified for the mixed 4x400m relay at the Paris Olympics earlier this monthCredit: GettyThe 25-year-old has been dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’Credit: instagram / @alicasmdAnother added: “Absolutely beautiful.”A third fan also commented: “You’re gorgeous.”World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt takes fans inside day in the life on road to Olympics 2024 with amazing breakfastSchmidt, who has been dubbed “the world’s sexiest athlete”, has amassed five million followers on Instagram.She regularly shares glamorous snaps and action shots from athletic events with her fans.However, she previously revealed that despite her social media fame, she turned down a six-figure sponsorship deal.The revelation came after Schmidt admitted she only earns £611-per-month as a professional athlete.That has not stopped her from qualifying for this summer’s Olympics in Paris, though, where she is set to make her debut appearance.Schmidt was part of the German relay team at the previous games in Tokyo but did not compete in the mixed 4x400m relay, where her team-mates were disqualified from the final.Here’s a glimpse into Alica Schmidt’s glamorous life…Schmidt is a German track and field athlete competing in the 4x400m relayCredit: EPAShe has also amassed five million followers on InstagramCredit: instagram / @alicasmdSchmidt was part of the German relay team at the Tokyo Olympic GamesCredit: ReutersThe athlete regularly shares glamorous snaps with her fans on social mediaCredit: GettyShe previously revealed she turned down a six-figure sponsorship dealCredit: Instagram @alicasmd More