Giving it everything.

Arazi · 19 Sep 2016 at 15:06

I have watched these two numerous times, i think they are fantastic, both multiple champions at all levels, if anyone hasn't seen it the video starts just as Johnny Brownlee begins to wobble, His brother Alistair helps him.

Just the guts and determination is remarkable, i wont give the result away, it's in the video, but it is a brilliant few minutes to watch along with the astonished commentators

http://bbc.in/2d538eb

robfosters · 19 Sep 2016 at 15:12

That's brotherly love for you. I know I'd do the same for my brother in that situation.

Dugganator · 19 Sep 2016 at 15:23

He aint heavy he's my brother!!!

Kol · 19 Sep 2016 at 18:57

The end was awesome.

nine_tails · 19 Sep 2016 at 19:27

Bros before ....

esoteric · 19 Sep 2016 at 19:41

Beautiful.

Akagi · 19 Sep 2016 at 19:44

I chuckled at his brothers comment "I just wish the bloody idiot had paced it right"

Arazi · 19 Sep 2016 at 19:47

Acme said:
I chuckled at his brothers comment "I just wish the bloody idiot had paced it right"

Yes i did to, I've watched it 4 times now

firstborn · 19 Sep 2016 at 23:12

Now that was worth the watch again - amazing display of selflessness

chroniclard · 19 Sep 2016 at 23:16

lol, are they actually allowed to do that

NotAGolf · 19 Sep 2016 at 23:23

I always liked the pair of them and thought they were really nice guys. They also came across as really down to earth in any interview I saw with either of them.

This was just a really great story which increased my already high levels of respect for them both.

Angilion · 20 Sep 2016 at 00:46

chroniclard said:
lol, are they actually allowed to do that

Apparently the rules for these particular races are that a competitor can receive help from another competitor (but not anyone else) without forfeiting the race.

Cosimo · 20 Sep 2016 at 07:36

Dugganator said:
He aint heavy he's my brother!!!

Very fitting:

The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows when
But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy, he's my brother

Nevakonaza · 20 Sep 2016 at 08:08

Fantastic,Good on them they did great!

Arazi · 20 Sep 2016 at 12:29

Two top blokes and down to earth people, i think they deserve more recognition than they get.
There might be a thread on here in 20 years titled does anyone remember the Brownlee brothers and this brilliant video will be posted many times.

I'll be long dead or banned by then though

boxman2000 · 20 Sep 2016 at 12:37

Bet the guy that won felt a bit of a derp after what the brothers did.

Nothing like a bit of inadvertent thunder stealing

Sega Mega Dave · 20 Sep 2016 at 12:45

Media whores. All staged for the cameras....

Nah there is something likeable about these 2 and I have a lot of respect for people who put so much dedication into what they do. Also shows that sometimes winning isn't everything and the wellbeing of your competitors is more important.

Chevalier · 20 Sep 2016 at 12:45

boxman2000 said:
Bet the guy that won felt a bit of a derp after what the brothers did.

Nothing like a bit of inadvertent thunder stealing

The way he was celebrating seemed a bit disrespectful to me. If he hadn't have helped his brother, the other Brownlee would still have won the race.

Semple · 20 Sep 2016 at 12:52

Saw this on the news last night.

He looked OK at that last bend, and then all of a sudden he was wobbling all over the place, so some great sportsmanship there.

Also don't know how true this is, but apparently the Spanish tried to appeal that Johnny getting help was breaching the rules. Although the decision was thrown out as mentioned above that he is able to have assistance. Shame really, there's no need to be that bitter about it.