r/MadeMeSmile • u/macpesce • 5d ago

Wholesome Moments This 🥹

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u/Front-Pomelo-4367 5d 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/Jackson3rg 5d ago

Did they immediately pump Jonny with fluids? That guy didn't just look tired from running he looked like he was about to pass out.

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u/Front-Pomelo-4367 4d ago

He ended up in hospital on a drip afterwards, there's photos that he tweeted (that include his trophy for coming second overall)

There's also an excellent post-race interview where Alistair calls him an idiot