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2016-09-19 12:04 PM

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Subject: Crazy finish to 2016 World Triathlon Series?

Did you all see the finish of the 2016 World Triathlon Series? Jonny Brownlee about blacked out with 400m to go. It was a crazy finish.



2016-09-19 12:26 PM
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Saw some videos online this morning. He looked more or less dead as he was thrown across the line. Not sure if anyone but your own brother could do that to you.
2016-09-19 1:30 PM
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Here's the video for those who want to see it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x241YWLKz1k
2016-09-19 1:32 PM
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I hated how Shoeman ended this. Seriously - if these two were not the coolest brothers of all, he would not be the first. I get it's a sport and it must be super awesome to be the first one, but he could've at least keep his enthusiasm a bit less dick-like.
2016-09-19 1:32 PM
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So amazing to watch. Brotherly love and sportsmanship in motion right there.
2016-09-19 2:03 PM
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Originally posted by marysia83 I hated how Shoeman ended this. Seriously - if these two were not the coolest brothers of all, he would not be the first. I get it's a sport and it must be super awesome to be the first one, but he could've at least keep his enthusiasm a bit less dick-like.

That finish was cool to watch.......and I'm glad Johnny is listed in the official results and nobody protested his finish. We thought sure that was coming......as the ultimate dick move.



2016-09-19 3:13 PM
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Such an amazing display of support.  They are both such incredible athletes.  It is only a shame that they do not get the coverage they should in the UK - far more inspirational than all these 'celebrities' and footballers that are always in the news.

2016-09-19 3:46 PM
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Originally posted by Left Brain

Originally posted by marysia83 I hated how Shoeman ended this. Seriously - if these two were not the coolest brothers of all, he would not be the first. I get it's a sport and it must be super awesome to be the first one, but he could've at least keep his enthusiasm a bit less dick-like.

That finish was cool to watch.......and I'm glad Johnny is listed in the official results and nobody protested his finish. We thought sure that was coming......as the ultimate dick move.




Word is they (Spain triathlon federation) did protest but ITU dismissed it. If anything leaning on the guy handing out water (not really a technical or race official) who held him up was more questionable than his brother helping as it's pretty clear another athlete can help.
2016-09-19 5:39 PM
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Originally posted by jonD81
Originally posted by Left Brain

Originally posted by marysia83 I hated how Shoeman ended this. Seriously - if these two were not the coolest brothers of all, he would not be the first. I get it's a sport and it must be super awesome to be the first one, but he could've at least keep his enthusiasm a bit less dick-like.

That finish was cool to watch.......and I'm glad Johnny is listed in the official results and nobody protested his finish. We thought sure that was coming......as the ultimate dick move.

Word is they (Spain triathlon federation) did protest but ITU dismissed it. If anything leaning on the guy handing out water (not really a technical or race official) who held him up was more questionable than his brother helping as it's pretty clear another athlete can help.

Agree....we thought the violation would be when the non-racer (whoever he was) basically held him up......Brownlee looked ready to go right there.  I'm glad they dismissed it, but I can see a rule stickler not liking the ruling.



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2016-09-19 10:47 PM
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Originally posted by marysia83

I hated how Shoeman ended this. Seriously - if these two were not the coolest brothers of all, he would not be the first. I get it's a sport and it must be super awesome to be the first one, but he could've at least keep his enthusiasm a bit less dick-like.


I don't think there's anything wrong with what Schoeman did. His celebration at the finish was pretty typical for ITU racing. He's never won an ITU race before and he's entitled to some celebrating at the finish when his first win is in the Grand Final.

Schoeman was quite gracious in the interview after the race - said that the Brownlees deserved 1 and 2 and the he was gutted for Jonny.

Did you hear Alistair's quote after the race "I wish the flippin idiot had paced it right"

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2016-09-20 2:56 AM
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Originally posted by tridantri

Such an amazing display of support.  They are both such incredible athletes.  It is only a shame that they do not get the coverage they should in the UK - far more inspirational than all these 'celebrities' and footballers that are always in the news.

 

Too right ... real sport real heros 



2016-09-20 5:45 AM
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Originally posted by donw

Originally posted by marysia83

I hated how Shoeman ended this. Seriously - if these two were not the coolest brothers of all, he would not be the first. I get it's a sport and it must be super awesome to be the first one, but he could've at least keep his enthusiasm a bit less dick-like.


I don't think there's anything wrong with what Schoeman did. His celebration at the finish was pretty typical for ITU racing. He's never won an ITU race before and he's entitled to some celebrating at the finish when his first win is in the Grand Final.

Schoeman was quite gracious in the interview after the race - said that the Brownlees deserved 1 and 2 and the he was gutted for Jonny.

Did you hear Alistair's quote after the race "I wish the flippin idiot had paced it right"

Don




I agree, Brownlee bonked, it not as though he had life threatening injuries that needed immediate attention
2016-09-20 6:54 AM
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I can see Henri celebrating. Don't have a problem with that. It is professional racing after all. The one I didn't like seeing is Murray standing there and not crossing the line clapping and trying to pump up the crowd while Johnny is just laying there out of his mind. I know he was waiting to give the 4th spot to Mola if he needed it. Just not a good (professional) look all the way around for me.

2016-09-20 1:05 PM
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The Brownlee brothers are fun to watch. It was great seeing the brothers finish like that and glad he didn't get DQed.
2016-09-20 2:53 PM
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Originally posted by Dominion

I can see Henri celebrating. Don't have a problem with that. It is professional racing after all. The one I didn't like seeing is Murray standing there and not crossing the line clapping and trying to pump up the crowd while Johnny is just laying there out of his mind. I know he was waiting to give the 4th spot to Mola if he needed it. Just not a good (professional) look all the way around for me.

I agree.  He has every right to celebrate - he won.

2016-09-21 9:04 AM
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I was standing there beside the boom cam when it happened.


https://www.instagram.com/p/BKj5fxXjfPW/




2016-09-21 9:07 AM
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Triathlon Australia coach beside me thought DQ for sure... he was wrong. There was 4 officials in sight of it when it happens including e standing by us under the final penalty tent.
2016-09-21 9:08 AM
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He spent the night in hospital.
2016-09-21 9:13 AM
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2016-09-22 1:14 PM
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Subject: RE: Crazy finish to 2016 World Triathlon Series?
Originally posted by simpsonbo

I was standing there beside the boom cam when it happened.


https://www.instagram.com/p/BKj5fxXjfPW/





Wow, what a race to witness!

The instagram post says "helping make sure @jonnybrownleetri is OK... ".
And in the post-race interview Alistair said he would do it for any racer and that it's dangerous to conk out near the finish line.

Am I missing something? How does forcing someone to run when they're delirious and practically unconscious help to keep them safe?
2016-09-22 5:27 PM
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The viral coverage from that video in mainstream media is worth more than any rule infraction penalty possible. They should get marketing rights to that - it's likely the single most high-profile triathlon coverage in mainstream media in the last few years!



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