Look Back: The Brownlees’ Olympic Experience
- By Triathlete.com
- Published Jan 3, 2013
- Updated Jan 3, 2013 at 4:19 PM UTC

The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Photo: Janos Schmidt/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
The brothers celebrate on the podium in front of a home crowd. Photo: Delly Carr/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Alistair Brownlee at the Olympic pre-race briefing. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Jonathan Brownlee at the pre-race briefing. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Jonathan Brownlee prepares for the race. Photo: Janos Schmidt/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Alistair gets ready to go for gold. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Alistair takes a practice dive. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Alistair Brownlee exits the swim. Photo: Janos Schmidt/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Alistair in transition. Photo: Delly Carr/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Jonathan Brownlee into T2. Photo: Delly Carr/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Alistair Brownlee exited the water with the front group. Photo: Delly Carr/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
The Brownlees had Stuart Hayes to help set the pace on the bike. Photo: Janos Schmidt/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Hayes was chosen as a domestique athlete. Photo: Janos Schmidt/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
The stands were packed with fans hoping to see both brothers on the podium. Photo: Delly Carr/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Photo: Delly Carr/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Photo: Delly Carr/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Alistair spent the entire run at the front setting the pace. Photo: Janos Schmidt/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
Alistair takes gold. Photo: Delly Carr/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
The Brownlees' Olympic Experience
The brothers hug at the finish line. Photos: Janos Schmidt/Triathlon.org
Great Britain’s Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan impressed in front of a home crowd at the 2012 London Olympic Triathlon back in August of 2012. Alistair dominated from start to finish and earned gold. Jonathan overcame a 15-second penalty to earn bronze. Spain’s Javier Gomez earned silver.
RELATED:
- The Brownlee Factor
- Brownlee Bonanza: World’s Best Speak Before Olympic Triathlon
- Will Brownlee And Jenkins Break World Championship Curse?
- Interview: The Brownlee Brothers
- Photos: Olympic Favorites Go 1-2-3 In Kitzbühel
- Will Brownlee’s Injury Improve His London Chances?
- Prepare For The British Invasion
- Photos: The Brownlee Brothers
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