Jonathan Brownlee

SPORT: Triathlon
BIRTHDATE: April 30, 1990
BIRTH PLACE: Great Britain
RESIDENCE: Great Britain

BIOGRAPHY

Jonathan Brownlee is the most decorated male triathlete in Olympic history having earned three Olympic medals: individual bronze in London 2012 and silver in Rio 2016, then gold in the inaugural mixed relay in Tokyo 2020.

The multiple world champion showed potential early as the 2006 and 2007 British champion in triathlon and duathlon. He then took it to the next level on the international circuit to clinch the following titles as an individual: 2009 European junior championship, 2010 U23 world championship, 2010 and 2011 world sprint triathlon championship, and 2012 world triathlon championship. As the sport developed the mixed relay format, Jonny helped Great Britain win a Commonwealth Games gold as well as two world championships.

With his brother Alistair, he set up the Brownlee Foundation which conducts sports sessions and events to inspire children from all backgrounds to enjoy sport and lead active lifestyles. The Brownlee Foundation now works hand-in-hand with the Pho3nix Foundation to bring the sport of triathlon to children all over the United Kingdom.

STATISTICS & ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Olympic gold medalist (2020 mixed relay)
  • Olympic silver medalist (2016)
  • Olympic bronze medalist (2012)
  • Commonwealth Games gold medalist (2014 mixed relay)
  • 2012 Triathlon World Champion
  • 2010 U23 Triathlon World Champion
  • 2x Sprint Triathlon World Champion (2010, 2011)
  • 2x Mixed Relay World Champion (2011, 2012)
  • 2009 Junior European Champion

INTERESTING FACT

Jonny was appointed a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to triathlon. He was inspired to take up triathlon at the age of six after watching his uncle Simon Hearnshaw compete. Alongside his brother Alistair, Jonny inspired a new generation of British triathletes to rise up.