Alistair Brownlee

Alistair Brownlee is the only athlete to ever defend Olympic triathlon gold, rising to the big occasions like no other to be recognised as the world’s best one-day racer.

Proficient in the swim, aggressive on the bike and devastating on the run, he pushed the pace from the gun to transform the sport across more than two decades of dominance. His legendary back-to-back Olympic victories in London 2012 and Rio 2016 have become milestones in sports history, as is his distinction as the only athlete to win Triathlon World Championship titles across Junior (2006), Under 23 (2008), and Elite (2009 and 2011) categories.

His influence extends past his competition years; as a member of the International Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission, he amplifies athletes' voices within the Olympic movement.

Along with his brother Jonny, 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.