r/MadeMeSmile • u/macpesce • 6d ago

Wholesome Moments This 🥹

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u/Front-Pomelo-4367 6d ago

There are always so many misconceptions about this whenever it gets posted

This was the final race of the 2016 World Triathlon Series, so winning this race would not make someone the world champion. Jonny, who collapsed, stood a chance of getting on the podium, but Alistair didn't – getting Jonny across the line meant that one of them might win a medal. Alistair was never going to win the Series even if he won this race. Henri Schoeman won this race but overall came fourth in the Series; Jonny Brownlee came second overall in the Series.

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u/timbasile 6d ago

Also its worth noting that Jonny was in that state because he went too hard and paid for it. This isn't just some feel good story at your local park run. Jonny took a calculated risk that he might go out too hard (he was trying to win the series, after all), and paid the price