'Ten years of hate and abuse' - Schoeman on viral victory over Brownlees
Summary
Henri Schoeman, a South African triathlete, spoke about receiving 10 years of online abuse after winning a 2016 Triathlon World Series race where Jonny Brownlee was helped to the finish by his brother Alistair. Schoeman explained the challenges athletes face in endurance sports and said he is proud of his victory despite the criticism.Key Facts
- Henri Schoeman won the 2016 Triathlon World Series Grand Final in Cozumel, Mexico.
- Jonny Brownlee collapsed near the finish due to dehydration and exhaustion and was helped over the line by his brother Alistair.
- The Brownlee brothers’ finish prevented Jonny from winning the overall world title that year.
- Schoeman has faced online abuse and attacks against himself and his family for the last 10 years after the race.
- He wrote about this experience on Instagram, saying he has no regrets about his racing effort.
- Schoeman cited other athletes in endurance sports who also collapse near the end due to the sport’s difficulty.
- Schoeman won Commonwealth Games gold in 2018 and recently competed in the 2024 Olympics and African Championships.
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