Alistair Brownlee on Life After Gold Medals, Gravel Racing, and his Yorkshire Roots

About this episode

Alistair Brownlee discusses his transition from elite triathlon to gravel racing and reflects on his experiences and roots in Yorkshire.

Double Olympic gold medallist Alistair Brownlee joins Matt Stephens from his home in Yorkshire for a wide-ranging conversation about life after elite triathlon. Brownlee reflects on retiring from professional sport, the pressure of delivering at a home Olympics, and why daily movement still matters as much as ever. The pair dive into Alistair’s growing love of gravel racing, sibling rivalry with brother Jonathan, and that unforgettable moment at the 2016 World Triathlon Series. There’s also time for business ventures, community impact, and a proper Yorkshire Bramhope quiz covering pubs, tunnels, chippies and baked goods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Matt Stephens

Guest: Alistair Brownlee

Topics covered

• life after elite triathlon
• gravel racing
• sibling rivalry
• Olympic pressure
• Yorkshire culture

Keywords

• Alistair Brownlee
• gravel racing
• Olympic gold medals
• Yorkshire
• triathlon
• sibling rivalry
• 2016 World Triathlon Series

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sigma Sports

Places: Yorkshire

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