Why doesn't Jonny Brownlee want to do an IRONMAN?

Jonny Brownlee He has been one of the most successful triathletes on the Olympic circuit, with gold, silver and bronze medals at the Games, and a career that has marked an era alongside his brother. Alistair.

However, unlike many of his rivals, the younger Brownlee has yet to make his debut in a HOMBRE DE HIERRO.

And it doesn't look like that's going to change anytime soon.

The “scare” he got when he saw Kona

In an interview on the podcast 'Junkyard Dogs', Jonny He confessed that what held him back the most was seeing his brother Alistair suffer in his first IRONMAN in Kona 2019.

“Watching him crash during the race was tough. I was at home, watching it on TV, and I thought, 'This is a long, long, long day,'” he said.

Respect for distance

Although Jonny He has already competed in the middle distance (70.3) and did not do badly, the idea of ​​tackling the 226 km of a full IRONMAN does not appeal to him, at least for now.

“I always think double the distance is too much. I can't imagine going from Olympic to half… and then to full!”

That said, he doesn't completely close the door: "Now that I've done a 70.3 without breaking a sweat, maybe I'll try it in a few years. But I don't know if I'll do it to compete or just to finish."

IRONMAN Leeds? Better not.

The test of IRONMAN Leeds, in his hometown, could be a good debut. But he's clear on this: "It's a very tough course. My brother told me: 'If you do an IRONMAN, choose one that's over quickly'… and Leeds isn't that one."

Jonny has also confirmed that he will return to focusing on the short format and Supertrim competitions this year.

Will we ever see Jonny in Kona?

Although triathlon fans dream of seeing Jonny Brownlee In Kona, the Briton seems to have other plans in mind. For now, he'll continue competing in explosive events, where he feels most comfortable and enjoys them most.