Alistair Brownlee
Triathlete with Olympic gold medals
Born
April 23rd, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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An accomplished triathlete, earned significant recognition in the sport by winning two Olympic gold medals in the men's triathlon at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. Dominated numerous World Triathlon Series events, securing the title of World Champion multiple times. Contributed to Great Britain's success in triathlon through strong performances in international competitions.
Won Olympic gold in men's triathlon in 2012
Won Olympic gold in men's triathlon in 2016
Achieved multiple World Triathlon Series titles
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