Jonathan Brownlee
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Jonathan Brownlee is a professional English duathlete and triathlete. Brownlee is the two time and reigning World Sprint Triathlon Champion and is the former Under 23 Trathlon World Champion (2010). In 2011 he finished second in the world following the conclusion of the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series in Beijing.
Jonathan was educated at Bradford Grammar School
before attending the University of Leeds
, where he is studying history. He is a member of the Bingley Harriers and is coached by Malcolm Brown and Jack Maitland at the British Triathlon Federation
's High Performance Centre, based at Leeds Metropolitan University
's Carnegie Centre.
Jonathan's older brother Alistair Brownlee
was the winner of the 2009 ITU Triathlon World Championships
and the 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series, and Edward Brownlee, his younger brother, is a promising schoolboy swimmer and runner.
Jonathan Brownlee was the British youth champion in both triathlon and duathlon in both 2006 and 2007. In 2008 he won bronze medals at both the ETU European Junior Triathlon Championships and ITU
World Junior Championships, and placed 17th in his ITU World Championship Series début event in Kitzbühel
. During the 2009 season he also won gold in the triathlon at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival
and competed in two races in the 2009 ITU World Championship Series
, finishing 13th in Kitzbühel and 27th in London.
In 2010, Jonathan Brownlee also represents the French club EC Sartrouville and takes part in the prestigious French Club Championship Series Lyonnaise des Eaux
, also called Grand Prix. In Dunkirk, at the first triathlon of this circuit, Jonathan Brownlee won the gold medal in the individual ranking and thanks to him EC Sartrouville could win the silver medal.
The following list is based upon the official ITU rankings and the Athlete's Profile Page. Unless indicated otherwise, the following events are triathlons (Olympic Distance) and belong to the Elite category.
BG = the sponsor British Gas · DNF = did not finish · DNS = did not start
Jonathan was educated at Bradford Grammar School
Bradford Grammar School
Bradford Grammar School is a co-educational, independent school in Frizinghall, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Headmaster, Stephen Davidson is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference . The school was founded in 1548 and granted its Charter by King Charles II in 1662...
before attending the University of Leeds
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
, where he is studying history. He is a member of the Bingley Harriers and is coached by Malcolm Brown and Jack Maitland at the British Triathlon Federation
British Triathlon Federation
The British Triathlon Federation , formerly known as the British Triathlon Association , is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon and multisport in Great Britain.-Structure:...
's High Performance Centre, based at Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds Metropolitan University is a British University with three campuses. Two are situated in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England while the third is situated in Bhopal, India...
's Carnegie Centre.
Jonathan's older brother Alistair Brownlee
Alistair Brownlee
Alistair Edward Brownlee is an English triathlete who is the reigning, and back-to-back, ETU European Triathlon champion and a two time Triathlon World Champion having regained the title he first won in 2009 in 2011 in Beijing....
was the winner of the 2009 ITU Triathlon World Championships
2009 ITU Triathlon World Championships
The Dextro Energy Triathlon – ITU World Championship Series 2009 is a series of seven World Championship Triathlon Events leading to a Grand Final being held in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia in September 2009...
and the 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series, and Edward Brownlee, his younger brother, is a promising schoolboy swimmer and runner.
Jonathan Brownlee was the British youth champion in both triathlon and duathlon in both 2006 and 2007. In 2008 he won bronze medals at both the ETU European Junior Triathlon Championships and ITU
International Triathlon Union
The International Triathlon Union or ITU is the international governing body for the multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and other nonstandard variations...
World Junior Championships, and placed 17th in his ITU World Championship Series début event in Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel
-Demographic evolution:-Personalities:*Karl Wilhelm von Dalla Torre , entomologist and botanist*Alfons Walde , expressionist painter and architect*Peter Aufschnaiter , mountaineer and geographer...
. During the 2009 season he also won gold in the triathlon at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival
Australian Youth Olympic Festival
The Australian Youth Olympics Festival is an international multi-sport event organised by the Australian Olympic Committee. It has been held biennially since its first successful event in 2001.-External links:*...
and competed in two races in the 2009 ITU World Championship Series
2009 ITU Triathlon World Championships
The Dextro Energy Triathlon – ITU World Championship Series 2009 is a series of seven World Championship Triathlon Events leading to a Grand Final being held in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia in September 2009...
, finishing 13th in Kitzbühel and 27th in London.
In 2010, Jonathan Brownlee also represents the French club EC Sartrouville and takes part in the prestigious French Club Championship Series Lyonnaise des Eaux
Grand Prix de Triathlon
The Grand Prix de Triathlon , defines itself as the most outstanding triathlon event in France and attracts numerous international elite triathletes hired by French clubs.The Grand Prix may not be confused with the Coupe de France des Clubs, which is not a...
, also called Grand Prix. In Dunkirk, at the first triathlon of this circuit, Jonathan Brownlee won the gold medal in the individual ranking and thanks to him EC Sartrouville could win the silver medal.
ITU Competitions
In the five years from 2006 to 2010, Jonathan Brownlee took part in 22 ITU competitions and achieved 14 top ten positions, among which 5 gold medals.The following list is based upon the official ITU rankings and the Athlete's Profile Page. Unless indicated otherwise, the following events are triathlons (Olympic Distance) and belong to the Elite category.
| Date | Competition | Place | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-30 | European Cup (Junior) | Salford | 2 |
| 2006-09-02 | World Championships (Junior) | Lausanne | DNF |
| 2007-05-19 | Duathlon World Championships (Junior) | Győr | 9 |
| 2007-06-16 | Duathlon European Championships (Junior) | Edinburgh | DNS |
| 2007-06-29 | European Championships (Junior) | Copenhagen | 5 |
| 2007-08-30 | BG World Championships (Junior) | Hamburg | 15 |
| 2008-05-10 | European Championships (Junior) | Lisbon | 3 |
| 2008-06-05 | BG World Championships (Junior) | Vancouver | 3 |
| 2008-07-20 | BG World Cup | Kitzbühel | 17 |
| 2008-09-06 | European Championships (U23) | Pulpí | 10 |
| 2008-09-27 | Duathlon World Championships (Junior) | Rimini | 13 |
| 2009-01-14 | Australian Youth Olympic Festival | Sydney | 1 |
| 2009-06-20 | European Cup (Junior) | Tarzo Revine | 1 |
| 2009-07-02 | European Championships (Junior) | Holten | 1 |
| 2009-07-11 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Kitzbühel | 13 |
| 2009-08-15 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | London | 26 |
| 2009-09-09 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series, Grand Final: World Championships (Junior) | Gold Coast | 2 |
| 2010-06-05 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Madrid | 28 |
| 2010-07-03 | European Championships | Athlone | 38 |
| 2010-07-25 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | London | 2 |
| 2010-08-21 | Sprint World Championships | Lausanne | 1 |
| 2010-08-28 | European Championships (U23) | Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto) | 2 |
| 2010-09-08 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series, Grand Final: U23 World Championship | Budapest | 1 |
BG = the sponsor British Gas · DNF = did not finish · DNS = did not start