Photos: 2012 London Olympics – Men’s Triathlon

It became clear early on that the Brownlees and Gomez would make up the Olympic podium. The only question: What order would they finish?

Javier Gomez came into the race as a contenders, but was overshadowed by the hometown favorites.

Both Brownlees have been very vocal about their willingness to work hard on the swim, bike and run.

A quick practice dive before the race.

The start of the 2012 London Olympics. The swim featured a unique one-lap course.

Alistair Brownlee gets ready to work on the bike.

A few groups emerged after 1.5K of swimming.

Richard Varga pushed the pace on the swim and was the first into T1.

The main pack emerges from the Serpentine Lake.

The lead group emerges from the water.

The chase group works hard to catch the front group, which included both Browlees and Gomez.

2012 London Olympics - a brief tour of the Olympic Athlete's Village

The Brownlees and Gomez made quick work of the rest of the men's field.

American Manny Huerta had a tough day and finished 51st.

With two British athletes as the favorites, thousands of spectators lined the streets.

Alistair Brownlee starts to break away from his brother and Gomez.

The TV cameras work to get the best shot of the fast foot race.

The grandstands featured a few dignitaries and celebrities.

Hunter Kemper didn't have a great T2 and started the run just off the pace.

Alistair Brownlee overcame a struggle with an Achilles injury to take the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

Jonathan Brownlee was pleased with his bronze medal performance.

Javier Gomez broke up the Brownlee one-two, taking silver.

Alistair Brownlee celebrates his gold medal in front of his home crowd.

The Olympic podium.

Javier Gomez, Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan Brownlee.

The Brownlee brothers.