Thank you! You and your brother are the reason I got into triathlon. Your Olympic wins and you helping your brother in the one race where he collapsed is the reason you'll always be one of the greatest sportsmen of all time.
GOAT in the short course format / super competitive and driven guy. At the same time, helping his brother cross the line showed a lot about him and his values. Best wishes for a happy future!👍
WoW WoW WoW,thanks so much for your most appropriated comment Sir,we all have the same feelings about Mr. Brownlee's carrer,which I admit,brought me into tears sometimes,happy ones.👍👍👍
Absolutely gutted as he’s finally figured out the balance to race T100 and I was excited to see what he’d do next year. But i guess he knows he’s not realistically fighting for the win, and for an athlete of his calibre and achievements anything less is not worth it. He has nothing more to prove. But i still think he has a few more years in him. He finished 5th in the series despite so many blow-ups, but he also competed in every race. If he was more selective next year, with all the experience he has from this year, he could definitely challenge for top three in the series. Please Ali, one more year!
Unfortunately I think this is the right decision for him. The injuries and illness that have kept him from his best this year have been hard to watch, especially given the dominance he showed on the WTCS for many years. An absolute legend of the sport who will be missed. I’m sure there are many pro’s out there breathing a sigh of relief that he won’t be hurting them on the bike course anymore. I just hope he now inspires the next great Brit to fill his enormous shoes, someone who can be inspired to beat his records. Thank you Alistair for the many years of enjoy and entertainment you have brought us British amateur triathletes.
The Brownlees were the reason after 2012 I took up the sport. Love the rollercoaster ride with both the brothers. I’d be a lot richer had I not taken up the sport 😂 but wouldn’t change anything. Happy retirement Champ 🥇🥇
Watched Ali from Lausanne 2006 and his junior world title till T100 in Dubai. In my opinion the most dominant triathlete ever. Winning 2 olympic gold medals is unbelivable but possible to achive. Winning 22 WTCS races with less than 30 starts shows how dominant Alistair was. My favourite Ali wins were races when he was injury free. WTCS Leeds 2016, WTCS Stockholm 2016, WTCS Stockholm 2013, WTCS Madrid 2009, WTCS Budapest 2010, WTCS Kitzbula 2012, WTCS Kitzbula 2013. I never saw an athlete that could do what Alistair did on those days. Enjoy your retirament champ
A super sad moment for triathlon fans everywhere - but he speaks with real eloquence and class and will surely continue to be a great ambassador for the sport in a different way. Good for him bowing out on a final high 🎩
I was winding down my meager ITU career when Alistair was coming up, and for my money he's the best all around triathlete ever. He's so good at all three of the sports and at his peak there just wasn't a way you could beat him. He could swim with the leaders, so would always make the lead pack. He was incredible strong on the bike, so you were very unlikely to drop him or get away. And then he was obviously the best runner out there.
Absolute legend. Same as a few other you and your brother are the reason I found a healthier way to live and recently completed my first 70.3 all down to you guys !!!!!
Considering Ali’s injury history and ability on the bike, if he leaves out the running it would be very interesting to see what he could do in the world of cycling. But whatever he does, I’ll be following along with interest, just like when Räikkönen left F1 for rallying. Good luck, Ali!
Every city, town, even decent size village in England has at least 1 triathlon club. British triathletes are competitive at every distance. A huge part of that is down to the Brownlees. Here's hoping that Alister finds a fulfilling life after competition, which I'm sure he will.
Alistair, why would you retire now! You certainly don't look washed! I am gutted. Can you change your decision? Your reasoning is understandable, but gosh, you are just getting started.
Beim Lesen solcher Kommentare frage ich mich manchmal, was den Verfassenden bewegt, oder motiviert, Negativität proaktiv (mit)zu teilen... - Einen Menschen bpsw. nicht leiden zu können ist völlig i.O. und liegt ggf. in der Natur des Menschseins, dies jedoch in derartiger Form zu kommunizieren entbehrt jeglicher Positivität und/oder Sinnhaftigkeit. Insbesondere, wenn es um Sportliches...besser gesagt "unseren" wundervollen Sport geht. Vielleicht regen meine Worte einwenig zum Nachdenken an. In ihnen steckt nichts Denunzierendes. Sportliche Grüße für einen guten Abend.😊
Question for Ali: The Brownlee Foundation claims to be "fully inclusive", would you support trans athletes wanting to participate and compete in triathlon, given the plethora of misinformation and hate being platformed about them? Latest Olympic study back trans athletes and states they have no unfair advantage and are actually at a disadvantage compared to their cis counterparts.
@@TheTrailRabbit If he's going to promote a foundation as "fully inclusive" it should be just that. Given the current climate of hate towards an innocent minority, women & kids included, who are now baselessly banned from playing sport in the UK, specifically triathlon, it's a VERY valid question. If it bugs you, that's called privilege!!
An absolute legend, so inspiring and a key figure monumental to uplifting the sport to what it is today. Good luck with the next chapter!
Thank you! You and your brother are the reason I got into triathlon. Your Olympic wins and you helping your brother in the one race where he collapsed is the reason you'll always be one of the greatest sportsmen of all time.
No one has ever raced like Ali!! Sooo aggressive from the get go. Go with him or lose. Complete one off ❤
GOAT in the short course format / super competitive and driven guy. At the same time, helping his brother cross the line showed a lot about him and his values. Best wishes for a happy future!👍
WoW WoW WoW,thanks so much for your most appropriated comment Sir,we all have the same feelings about Mr. Brownlee's
carrer,which I admit,brought me into tears sometimes,happy ones.👍👍👍
Absolutely gutted as he’s finally figured out the balance to race T100 and I was excited to see what he’d do next year.
But i guess he knows he’s not realistically fighting for the win, and for an athlete of his calibre and achievements anything less is not worth it. He has nothing more to prove.
But i still think he has a few more years in him. He finished 5th in the series despite so many blow-ups, but he also competed in every race.
If he was more selective next year, with all the experience he has from this year, he could definitely challenge for top three in the series.
Please Ali, one more year!
there will never be anyone like him. what an amazing athlete. and such a humble person. he is an inspiration to us all. I have always been a fan.
Absolute Legend ❤
Loved how he waited to announce until after the race so the race would not be fixated on his retirement.
Unfortunately I think this is the right decision for him. The injuries and illness that have kept him from his best this year have been hard to watch, especially given the dominance he showed on the WTCS for many years. An absolute legend of the sport who will be missed. I’m sure there are many pro’s out there breathing a sigh of relief that he won’t be hurting them on the bike course anymore. I just hope he now inspires the next great Brit to fill his enormous shoes, someone who can be inspired to beat his records. Thank you Alistair for the many years of enjoy and entertainment you have brought us British amateur triathletes.
The Brownlees were the reason after 2012 I took up the sport. Love the rollercoaster ride with both the brothers. I’d be a lot richer had I not taken up the sport 😂 but wouldn’t change anything. Happy retirement Champ 🥇🥇
From a fellow Leeds lad, proper legend. As we say up ‘ere… Yorkshire, Tea, Cake. Thanks Ali!
Thank you for everything Alistair. What a legend.
Always loved watching you race. Thanks for all of the amazing performances! I still put on your old races for hard trainer ride.
Sophisticated, humble, honest: A role model in humanity and a true sportsman.
Watched Ali from Lausanne 2006 and his junior world title till T100 in Dubai. In my opinion the most dominant triathlete ever. Winning 2 olympic gold medals is unbelivable but possible to achive. Winning 22 WTCS races with less than 30 starts shows how dominant Alistair was. My favourite Ali wins were races when he was injury free. WTCS Leeds 2016, WTCS Stockholm 2016, WTCS Stockholm 2013, WTCS Madrid 2009, WTCS Budapest 2010, WTCS Kitzbula 2012, WTCS Kitzbula 2013. I never saw an athlete that could do what Alistair did on those days. Enjoy your retirament champ
Well deserved. Kudos on a fantastic career!
A super sad moment for triathlon fans everywhere - but he speaks with real eloquence and class and will surely continue to be a great ambassador for the sport in a different way. Good for him bowing out on a final high 🎩
To retire fit and healthy. What great achievement. 🎉
I was winding down my meager ITU career when Alistair was coming up, and for my money he's the best all around triathlete ever. He's so good at all three of the sports and at his peak there just wasn't a way you could beat him. He could swim with the leaders, so would always make the lead pack. He was incredible strong on the bike, so you were very unlikely to drop him or get away. And then he was obviously the best runner out there.
Huge amounts of respect to such an incredible career. You are a massive inspiration!
Absolute legend. Same as a few other you and your brother are the reason I found a healthier way to live and recently completed my first 70.3 all down to you guys !!!!!
Thanks for everything, Alistair! We know you're not done yet. Looking forward to seeing what exciting things you do next for the sport!
Ali thank you for all this years 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 you winning in my home town will be unforgettable. 🙌
What a legend it's been great to watch you over the years
My daughter got to meet you and get a photo at HyVee championships years ago. It made her day. A couple years later she did an Ironman at 17.
You are a great person Alistair...good luck
So sad to see you leave, Alistair. You are a true inspiration!
Thank you ali❤
Absolute Legend 💪🏼
Considering Ali’s injury history and ability on the bike, if he leaves out the running it would be very interesting to see what he could do in the world of cycling.
But whatever he does, I’ll be following along with interest, just like when Räikkönen left F1 for rallying.
Good luck, Ali!
Prime Alistair Brownlee was as unbeatable a Triathlete there's ever been!
Time to say WOW, WHAT A SPORTS CAREER and spend some (endless) applause! All the best for the future👏👏👏👏👏!
A well-rounded athlete 😊
Quite a legend in the sport and no doubt that he will be missed in the races to come by competitors as well as fans.
Olympic GOAT
Shocked!! Thought after Dubai results he would go another few years! Will miss watching his races. Much happiness in next chapter.
Thanks and best of luck on future endeavors.
All the best for your future, Alistair! Greets from Germany🙋
It has been great to follow the Brownlees' journey
One of the greats. A great athlete and role-model
Legend.
Yorkshire tough but nice with it. His book Relentless is really good. Enjoy your well-earned retirement Alistair.
Cant say I'm surprised. Good luck for the future and Thank you Ali for all the inspiration!
Thx for many many good years of good entertainment.. =)
One of the GOATs of all sports.
One of the all time greats. Class act. Enjoy retirement 🎉
Amazing career and an absolute legend 🙌
Every city, town, even decent size village in England has at least 1 triathlon club. British triathletes are competitive at every distance. A huge part of that is down to the Brownlees. Here's hoping that Alister finds a fulfilling life after competition, which I'm sure he will.
very good decision at the right time, I will miss his offensive racing style and his personality
All the best to Alistair, would be happy to read about his career from his perspective in a book
Thanks Ali, you inspired me to get into Triathlon and I followed your career with great interest. Good luck with your next chapter 👍
Amazing guy Enjoy your retirement
Arise 'Sir Alistair Brownlee'.
Please inculde him in the commentary of the T100 races along with Jan
Frodenos best friend 😅
Wish you all the best
What an absolute legend. Luv’d his grit and his determination to win. It was an amazing career too follow 🙌🤜💪
What a superstar, whatever he does next will be a success I'm sure.
Had Alistair been competing back when triathlon was born he would have been added to “The big four” and we’d have “The big five”
I overtook him once. Admittedly, he was running and I was on my bike, but a scalp's a scalp.
Well done Ali and get yourself to Celtman 👍
Be careful Al ✌️🍏🚲 🍏 infinite cuddles now . My love to Jonny. Good man yourself
Wish he could have stayed healthier when he transitioned a couple of years ago to longer course. Glad he had a good race.
Alistair, why would you retire now! You certainly don't look washed! I am gutted. Can you change your decision? Your reasoning is understandable, but gosh, you are just getting started.
올림픽 금메달 2개나 딴 레전드가 뒤 늦게 T100 와서 고생하고 결국 해피엔딩으로 은퇴해서 다행
Triathlon has become so fast so quick that a 36yo is too old. Sheesh.
Patrick Lange just won Kona at age 38
always our short course GOAT.
Graciously talking up the next generation when only two could beat him in the GP final, even though well past his prime and half trained.
🇬🇧
Imagine the T100 trying to push triathlon, increase popularity, engage audience and then can't be bothered to give the interviewer a mic.
Triathlon coverage has mostly been pretty shit. The best it got was the St George series in Australia in the 90's.
He’s got a mic in his shirt 🤦🏻♂️ go touch some grass
😂 typical triathlete comment.
Imagine being triggered by something so small, whilst being so blind to what t100 has bought triathlon fans.
Get a grip
@alk1210 imagine being so triggered by my comment you had to reply
Finally!! "ALISTAIR BROWNLEE SHOVES JAN FRODENO "He's always been a bum" - 2019 Ironman World Championship" all u need to know about him
...except Jan now respects and adores Alastair (listen to the most recent T100 commentary), while you are still blind
I saw that but it was clearly stumbling from shear exhaustion rather than a deliberate shove.
@martyh1963 exactly
Wahrscheinlich der unbeliebteste Profi, ich konnte den noch nie leiden 🫡
Beim Lesen solcher Kommentare frage ich mich manchmal, was den Verfassenden bewegt, oder motiviert, Negativität proaktiv (mit)zu teilen... - Einen Menschen bpsw. nicht leiden zu können ist völlig i.O. und liegt ggf. in der Natur des Menschseins, dies jedoch in derartiger Form zu kommunizieren entbehrt jeglicher Positivität und/oder Sinnhaftigkeit. Insbesondere, wenn es um Sportliches...besser gesagt "unseren" wundervollen Sport geht. Vielleicht regen meine Worte einwenig zum Nachdenken an. In ihnen steckt nichts Denunzierendes. Sportliche Grüße für einen guten Abend.😊
Question for Ali: The Brownlee Foundation claims to be "fully inclusive", would you support trans athletes wanting to participate and compete in triathlon, given the plethora of misinformation and hate being platformed about them? Latest Olympic study back trans athletes and states they have no unfair advantage and are actually at a disadvantage compared to their cis counterparts.
Uhhhh this isn't a Q&A and your question has absolutely nothing to do with the interview or Alistair??? Bizarre comment.
@@TheTrailRabbit If he's going to promote a foundation as "fully inclusive" it should be just that. Given the current climate of hate towards an innocent minority, women & kids included, who are now baselessly banned from playing sport in the UK, specifically triathlon, it's a VERY valid question. If it bugs you, that's called privilege!!