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We are quite different: I’m relaxed, and I get ready for races really late, whereas Jonny is really organised and punctual. I like to lead from the front in the run, whereas Jonny might hold back. Maybe it’s because I’m the older brother, but I don’t think there is a mental block that stops Jonny doing the same. I just think I’m a bit more gung-ho.

– Alistair Brownlee

Alistair Brownlee

The great thing about running is that you can get away to your own thoughts and get in a little bubble.

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Alistair Brownlee

It’s good to put on some lube under your wetsuit, so I tend to use a lot of baby oil on my arms and legs. It stops you chafing and helps you get your wetsuit off after the swim.

– Alistair Brownlee

Alistair Brownlee

As a family, we were always active. Lots of walking, lots of running as well as riding bikes with dad.

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Alistair Brownlee

When you train seven days a week, you need good scenery to inspire you.

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Alistair Brownlee

I wanted to be an endurance athlete from a young age. I remember being in a careers class at school and saying I wanted to be a professional athlete and the teacher replying, ‘You’re not going to make it; it’s not possible.’

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Alistair Brownlee

London 2012 was superb. It was the best triathlon experience in a million years.

– Alistair Brownlee

Alistair Brownlee

I did my first cross country race when I was about 10 and absolutely loved it. I wasn’t particularly good, so I didn’t just carry on because I was good, but it just really appealed to me.

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Alistair Brownlee

The run’s the business end of a triathlon: it’s where you win or lose the race. I like to get out very hard, make other people hurt sometimes, and other times leave it to the last kilometre and really win the race there.

– Alistair Brownlee

Alistair Brownlee

My first event was in Nottingham, aged 11, and the prize was a bike. I thought, ‘Wow.’ I had no idea what to wear. I think I did it in swimming trunks, then just put on a T-shirt and shoes for the bike part. Triathlons felt exotic. There was a technical and tactical aspect to it as well as the endurance challenge. I was hooked.

– Alistair Brownlee

Alistair Brownlee

You shouldn’t eat anything new on race days. Eat simple foods, and ones that you can easily digest.

– Alistair Brownlee

Alistair Brownlee

Rio was always going to be on the schedule for me, whether I had won in London or not. Triathlon is one of those sports where the Olympics is always the most important and the most interesting race, and I always wanted to have a crack at Rio and defend my title.

– Alistair Brownlee

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