Alistair helping Jonny to the line in Mexico is a sporting classic already but while encouragement is part of their success they also like to get one over each other
It took barely hours for the image to become an instant sporting classic. One moment Jonny Brownlee is striding to victory in the final World Triathlon Series race of the season, about to become world champion for the second time; the next his legs buckle beneath him as if punched by an invisible haymaker. Then, just as Jonny is stumbling like a drunk into an official, his elder brother, Alistair, swoops to the rescue, hooking his arm around his shoulder and helping him to cross the line in second place. Jonny then slumps to the floor, floppy and desperately spent from heatstroke.
Related: Alistair Brownlee gives up chance to win World Triathlon race and helps brother Jonny over line
Not how I wanted to end the season, but gave it everything. Thanks @AliBrownleetri, your loyalty is incredible pic.twitter.com/6uG4QiIgfS
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