It was Brownlee's success at the London 2012 Olympics that inspired Mr Smales to pick up the sport. “He’s been a great inspiration to everyone. I had the pleasure of racing him a couple of times.

In an interview with the BBC, Alistair Brownlee said: "I've been in that position before and, when it happened to me in London all those years ago, I remember sprinting away in second place and ...

Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee has announced his retirement from triathlon at the age of 36 AP Nov 21, 2024 Nov 21, 2024Updated Nov 21, 2024 ...

British Olympic triathlete and two time gold medallist Alistair Brownlee poses for a photograph near his home in Leeds, Britain, March 31, 2021. Picture taken March 31, 2021.