Former Olympic champion Jonny Brownlee retires
Summary
Jonny Brownlee, a British triathlete and multiple Olympic medalist, has retired from professional sport at age 36. He won several Olympic medals, including a gold in the mixed relay at the Tokyo 2020 Games, and retired to focus on his family and wellbeing.Key Facts
- Jonny Brownlee won Olympic bronze in 2012, silver in 2016, and gold in the mixed relay in 2020.
- He is a six-time world champion in triathlon.
- Brownlee also won mixed relay gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
- His brother Alistair Brownlee, also a successful triathlete, retired in 2024 at age 36.
- Jonny Brownlee decided to retire partly due to family priorities after the birth of his son Freddie.
- He said he can no longer fully commit to the intense training and competition.
- One highlight of his career was winning Olympic gold in Tokyo, which made him feel recognized on his own merits.
- Brownlee said he will continue racing but not at the professional level.
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