The 2025 Racers Grand Prix is set to light up Kingston on Saturday, June 7, at the iconic Jamaica National Stadium. As a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet, it promises world-class action and island pride. Jamaica’s biggest track and field stars will go head-to-head with global talent in a night of speed, strength, and showdowns. All eyes will be on the men’s 100m — a must-see clash featuring Olympic silver medalist Kishane Thompson and hometown hero Oblique Seville. Adding to the heat? South Africa’s rising sprint sensation, Bayanda Walaza. So, the stage is set. The lanes are ready. And let the fireworks begin. Still, not everyone is feeling satisfied. One Jamaican quarter-miler, Junelle Bromfield, is left disappointed — not by the action on the track, but by the struggle to even watch it. How?

This week, all eyes will be on Shericka Jackson in the women’s 200m — and for good reason. The Jamaican sprint queen comes in as the heavy favorite to take the crown. Fresh off a confident 11.04s win in the 100m at the Rabat Diamond League, Jackson is proving she’s in top form. She’s only run the 200m once this season, finishing second in Xiamen, but when the lights are brightest, she always shows up. Amid this, Junelle has raised a concern overlooked by many!

Yes, on June 8th, Junelle Bromfield ran into unexpected roadblocks trying to watch the Racers Grand Prix — a major meet happening right in her own hometown. Despite the hype and anticipation surrounding the event, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver series, Bromfield was left on the sidelines as a fan. She voiced her frustration on Instagram. Posting a text story on June 8, she wrote, “Last time I’m paying for 1 spot media because mine never work yet when I want to watch a meet.” For an elite Jamaican athlete to feel this disconnected from a homegrown showcase says a lot. Fans expected fireworks on the track, not frustration off it.

Bromfield’s frustration struck a chord — and she’s far from alone. In today’s digital age, fans expect easy access to live coverage, especially for top-tier meets. The Racers Grand Prix dazzled on the track but stumbled off it with limited streaming options. For many, it felt like a missed opportunity to grow the sport and spotlight local talent. Bromfield’s experience is a reminder: visibility matters just as much as performance.

Well, the Racers Grand Prix offered streaming through ISpot Media for Jamaican track fans — but not without its hurdles. The pay-per-view setup came at $14.99 during the early bird window (ending May 22), and $16.99 after. While other platforms exist, ISpot’s performance left some, like Noah Lyles’ fiancée Junelle Bromfield, feeling frustrated. And who could blame her? With star-studded names like Jasmine Moore and Ackelia Smith in the women’s triple jump, Christopher Bailey in the men’s 400m, Devynne Charlton in the 100m hurdles, and a fiery men’s hurdles clash between Trey Cunningham and Rasheed Broadbell — it’s a meet fans want to see. But access shouldn’t feel like an obstacle.

And the race you won’t want to miss? The men’s 400m. Leading the charge is USA’s Christopher Bailey — the reigning World Indoor Champion and a serious threat on the track. With a sizzling season-best of 44.17, Bailey comes in fast, but focused. “I was invited by Coach Glen Mills and it’s an honor to be here,” said Bailey. Adding, “I’m not chasing times. I’m just looking to have a clean and healthy race.” A calm mindset, but a storm on the track — Bailey’s got the firepower to make it a show.

Although , this time the access not works proprly with the streaming platform, but Moving forward, fans hope future meets get it right — and bring everyone along for the ride. However, with all of Bromfield’s frustrations off the track, could the rumors about her retirement become a reality?

Rumors swirl around Junelle Bromfield’s potential retirement

In recent months, Jamaican Olympian Junelle Bromfield has popped up in several training videos shared by Noah Lyles. Fans got a glimpse of her grinding it out with fellow athletes at Adidas’ Florida training facility. But despite putting in the work, Bromfield hasn’t yet returned to key competitions since her heartbreak at the Paris Olympics. And with no update on her 27th birthday, questions about her future continue to swirl.

Is Junelle Bromfield really considering retirement? So far, nothing concrete has come from her directly. But the whispers keep growing louder. Track and field insiders — and fans alike — have been buzzing nonstop. One of the first sparks was a post on February 2 by the popular X account, Track Spice, boldly captioned, “The word on the street is that Junelle Bromfield is retiring from Track!” That set the internet ablaze, with fans overwhelmingly believing the rumor. But that was just the beginning. The chatter flared up again when Track Spice revisited the topic on Junelle’s birthday, keeping everyone on edge.

Well, the February 8 post kept the rumor mill spinning, with a cheeky caption: “Happy birthday Junelle Bromfield. Enjoy retirement!” It reignited the debate, leaving fans torn and skeptical. But what proof do they really have? So far, the 27-year-old star hasn’t said a word in response. Adding to the mystery, Bromfield has already missed a major event she entered last year — the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. The silence only deepens the questions surrounding her future.

Looking back, Junelle Bromfield has usually kicked off her seasons strong and early. In 2021, she hit the track as early as late January at the Dual Meet—Sprintec vs. MVP. In 2022, she launched her campaign in the first week of February at the Puma Fuller-Anderson Development Meet. The following year, 2023, saw a later start in April at the Tom Jones Memorial. And in 2024, she made an appearance in the women’s 400m at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. But here we are in 2025 — and so far, no sign of Bromfield on the start line. Is she really stepping away from the sport? For now, it remains pure speculation.