Noah Lyles’ mother wore the American and Jamaican flags on her nails before her son took on his Caribbean rivals in the 100-meter final at the Olympics on Sunday night.
It was a nod to Lyles’ girlfriend Junelle Bromfield, a Jamaican runner who is also competing in the Olympic Games in Paris this summer.
Lyles claimed her first Olympic gold medal after beating Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by 0.005 seconds in a thrilling photo finish.
The American ran over to celebrate with his girlfriend and his mother, who showed off her freshly painted nails ahead of the final.
In her right hand she held the stars and stripes of the United States, while in her left hand she held the flag of Jamaica.
Noah Lyles’ mother wore the American and Jamaican flags on her fingernails this past weekend
The Olympic 100m champion is in a relationship with Bromfield, who is competing in the 400m in Paris
“I’m ready to cheer on @JunelleBromfield and @TeamJamaica tonight, and @TeamUSA and @nojo18 (Lyles) this morning. Come on!”
Bromfield competed in the mixed 4x400m relay on Saturday, while Jamaica finished fifth in the final. She will compete in the individual 400m heats on Monday.
Caine Bishop was overcome with emotion on Sunday after her son won a historic gold medal in the men’s 100 meters final.
Lyes crossed the finish line in 9.79 seconds before sharing a heartwarming moment with his loved ones. He ran to hug his mother, who told him: ‘You did it. Oh my god, you’re so amazing.’
Lyles celebrates with Bromfield after taking gold in the 100 meters in a dramatic final on Sunday
Keisha Caine Bishop was overcome with emotion after her son’s victory at Stade de France
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She continued, “Oh my god, you are so blessed, I am so proud of you. I am so proud. I am so proud.
Lyles also hugged Bromfield and his sister Abby before returning to the court to continue his celebration.
“This is what I wanted, it’s a tough fight, with great opponents,” Lyles said.
‘Everyone was prepared for the fight and I wanted to prove that I was the man among them, the wolf among wolves.
Reigning Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy was fifth in 9.85 seconds. Lyles is aiming for more gold in Paris in the 200m and the relay.