Brownlee brothers hint at Tokyo return after bagging second triathlon double Olympic medal win at Rio
8 years, 7 months ago

Brownlee brothers hint at Tokyo return after bagging second triathlon double Olympic medal win at Rio

Daily Mail  

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have hinted they could go for a third Olympic double at Tokyo 2020. Alistair Brownlee celebrates his gold medal with brother and silver medalist Jonny The Brownlee brothers collapse after crossing the finish line on the Rio coastline He will be 32 in Tokyo and admitted he has ambitions to move up to the long-distance Ironman, but the lure of the Olympics is strong. Alistair Brownlee holds a Union flag as he approaches the finish line to consecutive golds Jonny Brownlee gets ready to start the first leg of the triathlon in the sea off Rio OLYMPIC TRIATHLON RESULTS 1. Vincent Luis 1:46:12 Jonny knows how much he owes his brother, the older by two years, saying: 'If I didn't have Alistair around, I definitely wouldn't be here.

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Double Olympic champ Alistair Brownlee retires from triathlon
4 months, 1 week ago

Double Olympic champ Alistair Brownlee retires from triathlon

Associated Press  

LONDON — Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee announced his retirement from triathlon at the age of 36 on Thursday. The siblings’ exploits helped to push triathlon into the mainstream in Britain, with current Olympic champion Alex Yee of Britain crediting them as inspirations. Brownlee said he was excited to try new challenges and had some “projects I’m eager to tackle.” …

Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee reflects on triathlon legacy as he announces retirement
4 months, 1 week ago

Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee reflects on triathlon legacy as he announces retirement

The Independent  

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The Brownlee moment that inspired Alex Yee to Olympic triathlon gold
7 months, 4 weeks ago

The Brownlee moment that inspired Alex Yee to Olympic triathlon gold

The Independent  

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Who is Alex Yee? Team GB’s next triathlon star ready to take over from Brownlee brothers at Olympics 2024
8 months ago

Who is Alex Yee? Team GB’s next triathlon star ready to take over from Brownlee brothers at Olympics 2024

The Independent  

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On this day in 2014: Brownlee brothers dominate Commonwealth triathon
2 years, 8 months ago

On this day in 2014: Brownlee brothers dominate Commonwealth triathon

The Independent  

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Jonny Brownlee and Alex Yee switch focus to Birmingham 2022
3 years, 2 months ago

Jonny Brownlee and Alex Yee switch focus to Birmingham 2022

The Independent  

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Tokyo Olympics: Great Britain clinch historic first-ever gold medal in triathlon mixed team relay race
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Great Britain clinch historic first-ever gold medal in triathlon mixed team relay race

India Today  

Alex Yee was mobbed by his Great Britain teammates, before he collapses to the floor, an indication of just how much the young Briton gave on that run. Great Britain created history on Saturday as they won the first-ever Olympic gold in the triathlon mixed relay in 1:23:41, adding a third medal to their triathlon haul at Tokyo's Odaiba Marine …

Georgia Taylor-Brown earns Britain’s seventh triathlon medal in just three Games
3 years, 8 months ago

Georgia Taylor-Brown earns Britain’s seventh triathlon medal in just three Games

The Independent  

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Olympics 2021: Alex Yee takes triathlon baton from Brownlee brothers with silver medal in Tokyo
3 years, 8 months ago

Olympics 2021: Alex Yee takes triathlon baton from Brownlee brothers with silver medal in Tokyo

The Independent  

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Britain's Yee storms to victory, Alistair Brownlee disqualified
3 years, 9 months ago

Britain's Yee storms to victory, Alistair Brownlee disqualified

The Hindu  

Britain's Alex Yee boosted his chances of earning a spot at the Tokyo Games when he won his maiden World Triathlon Series event in Leeds on Sunday, while twice Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee was disqualified. It was a day to forget for Brownlee, whose Olympic qualification hopes appear over after he was adjudged to have "ducked" American rival Chase McQueen …

Alistair Brownlee's Tokyo bid dashed after disqualification
3 years, 9 months ago

Alistair Brownlee's Tokyo bid dashed after disqualification

Daily Mail  

Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee was disqualified as Britain’s Alex Yee won the men’s race at the World Triathlon Series event in Leeds on Sunday. Brownlee was seen pushing America’s Chase McQueen under the water in the swimming leg of the event in Roundhay Park. Alistair Brownlee was disqualified from the World Triathlon Series event in his home city It …

Alistair Brownlee admits Olympic hopes are over after disqualification in Leeds
3 years, 9 months ago

Alistair Brownlee admits Olympic hopes are over after disqualification in Leeds

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Alistair Brownlee’s Olympic hopes all but sunk after he is disqualified in Leeds
3 years, 9 months ago

Alistair Brownlee’s Olympic hopes all but sunk after he is disqualified in Leeds

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Triathlon champion Brownlee to extend Olympic career after Tokyo delay
5 years ago

Triathlon champion Brownlee to extend Olympic career after Tokyo delay

The Hindu  

Double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee confirmed on Wednesday that he will defend his title at the Tokyo Games after they were postponed until 2021. Britain's Brownlee, 31, is planning to switch from short course events to 'Ironman' races following the Olympics in Japan, which were originally scheduled to start on July 24 but will now take place no later …

Brownlee brothers win silver in Commonwealth Games team triathlon
6 years, 11 months ago

Brownlee brothers win silver in Commonwealth Games team triathlon

Daily Mail  

Alistair Brownlee admitted he knew he would not challenge for gold on the Gold Coast after taking team relay silver for England. The 29-year-old was too far adrift of Australia's Jacob Birtwhistle when he started the final leg of the relay and he, brother Jonny, Vicky Holland and Jess Learmonth had to settle for silver. The Brownlee brothers missed out …

Jonny Brownlee carried over finish line by brother Alistair before collapsing to the floor in World Triathlon Series
8 years, 6 months ago

Jonny Brownlee carried over finish line by brother Alistair before collapsing to the floor in World Triathlon Series

The Independent  

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Brownlee brothers: Alistair hauls Jonny over finish line
8 years, 6 months ago

Brownlee brothers: Alistair hauls Jonny over finish line

CNN  

Story highlights Alistair Brownlee helps brother Jonny over finish line Jonny succumbed to exhaustion meters from the end Required urgent medical attention CNN — Jonny and Alistair Brownlee give a whole new meaning to the phrase “brothers in arms.” On Sunday, the British athletes finished second and third at the World Triathlon Championships in Mexico after a touching moment at …

Alistair Brownlee sets sights on gold medal treble when Olympic Games head to Tokyo
8 years, 7 months ago

Alistair Brownlee sets sights on gold medal treble when Olympic Games head to Tokyo

Daily Mail  

Alistair Brownlee has outlined his intent to win a hat-trick of triathlon gold medals by continuing his sibling rivalry with his brother, Jonny, until Tokyo 2020. Alistair Brownlee intends to defend his Olympic triathlon title in Tokyo in 2020 Brownlee enjoys a glass of red wine during his flight back from Rio with canoeist Liam Heath Brownlee and brother Jonny …

Brownlee brothers win triathlon double for Britain
8 years, 7 months ago

Brownlee brothers win triathlon double for Britain

CNN  

Story highlights The duo were the first British siblings to finish first and second at any Olympic Games in the triathlon Alistair is also the first triathlete to win successive Olympic golds They fared better than some other siblings who teamed up at Rio this year CNN — Two exhausted British siblings won hearts around the world when they were …

Brownlee brothers: From crazy golf to Olympic glory
9 years ago

Brownlee brothers: From crazy golf to Olympic glory

CNN  

Story highlights Brownlee brothers compete in triathlon Took gold and bronze in London 2012 Aiming to repeat success in Rio Alistair two years older than Jonny CNN — A potent mix of intense sibling rivalry and brotherly love has proved the catalyst for one of the most compelling sporting head-to-heads of our time. Video Ad Feedback Brownlee Brothers: Sibling rivalry …

London 2012: Bronze triathlete Jonathan Brownlee assumed his gold-winning brother Alistair had been penalised during race, not him
12 years, 7 months ago

London 2012: Bronze triathlete Jonathan Brownlee assumed his gold-winning brother Alistair had been penalised during race, not him

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Brutal glory of the brothers as 112 years of history fall to the Brownlees
12 years, 7 months ago

Brutal glory of the brothers as 112 years of history fall to the Brownlees

Daily Mail  

There he was, our hero Alistair Brownlee, the Union flag draped on his back and the world behind him. Brownlee boys: Jonny and Alistair with Spaniard Javier Gomez and their triathlon medals What a feeling: Alistair Brownlee celebrates as he crosses the finish line in first place Brothers bounce up the table The Brownlees jumped to 36th place on the …

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