Jonny follows in brother’s footsteps
Olympic bronze medallist Jonny Brownlee has followed in his brother Alistair’s footsteps to be crowned world triathlon champion.
The 22-year-old, from Leeds, headed into the World Triathlon Series Grand Final with a 180-point lead over Spain’s Javier Gomez and needing just a podium finish to secure the title.
And that was what transpired on a wet day in Auckland as Olympic silver medallist Gomez got the better of Brownlee in a sprint finish. “It was a tough day,” said Brownlee. “It’s been a long year and I’m tired now.”
Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee had hoped to race in Auckland to support his brother but has been forced to rest after having his appendix removed.