To win a joint gold medal with my brother - that's the dream, to cross the line together. Jonathan Brownlee brothercrossdream Change image and share on social
I raced in London in the 2012 Olympics, and it was incredible to be a part of, with half a million people watching and then later seeing kids going back to cycle. Jonathan Brownlee backcyclehalf Change image and share on social
I get up at 6:17 in the morning. I've timed it perfectly. Jonathan Brownlee havemorningperfectly Change image and share on social
I was almost expecting the Olympics to be the biggest thing ever, but it wasn't. It was just another race. Jonathan Brownlee bigexpectolympic Change image and share on social
The variety of training is a major selling point of triathlon. Different sports, different venues means it's always interesting, and you can always switch things round if the weather messes your plans up. Jonathan Brownlee interestmajormean share on social
The school holidays were always an exciting time in the Brownlee household. This was the opportunity for my brother Alistair and me to escape from the classroom and enjoy the great outdoors. Our childhood was jam-packed with fun family games and activities. Jonathan Brownlee activityalistairbrother share on social
Your hips get really stiff when you're stuck on a bike for several hours each day. Jonathan Brownlee bikedayhip Change image and share on social
The Olympics is this big global event, but when neighbours come up and wish you well, it feels more personal. Jonathan Brownlee bigeventfelt Change image and share on social
For any good course, you need somewhere beautiful to swim with a nice backdrop, some nice roads to cycle on, and a nice, fast run. Jonathan Brownlee backdropbeautifulcycle Change image and share on social
I was good at swimming until everyone started to grow. The best swimmers are really tall with great big shoulders, and that just isn't us. But then a big, powerful swimmer isn't going to be so good on the bike and the run. Jonathan Brownlee bigbikegood share on social
