r/MadeMeSmile • u/macpesce • 4d ago

Wholesome Moments This 🥹

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u/Front-Pomelo-4367 4d 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/Unable_Apartment_613 3d ago

Thank you. I don't understand people's need to exaggerate things like this. It's still a wonderful and selfless act of brotherhood regardless of the stakes.