Brownlee confirmed for Supertri Jersey

Jonathan Brownlee was awarded an MBE in 2022 for his services to triathlon

Triathlon's most decorated Olympian Jonathan Brownlee will headline Jersey's Supertri League which returns to the island on 21 September.

Fellow Olympic medallists Georgia Taylor-Brown and Cassandre Beaugrand will also be taking part.

Founded in 2017 by former triathletes Michael D'hulst, Chris McCormack and entrepreneur Leonid Bugoslavsky, the Supertri League is a closed professional triathlon league where contracted athletes compete in high-intensity, short-course races, each consisting of three back-to-back stages of a 300m swim, 4km bike ride, and 1.6km run.

"Triathlon here is more than a race, it totally brings the island to life," said CEO D'hulst.

"With routes that embrace marina views and tight turns, Jersey is the perfect backdrop for Supertri and ideal for athletes and spectators looking for fast-paced action and a fun race atmosphere."

It first came to Jersey in 2017, its debut year, and last took place there in 2021.

Brownlee won Olympic bronze at London 2012, silver at Rio 2016 and gold in the mixed relay with Taylor-Brown in Tokyo 2020.

Taylor-Brown memorably won an Olympic silver medal in Tokyo's women's triathlon after battling back from a flat tyre and will come into Jersey as a two-time Supertri champion.

Beaugrand made history at Paris 2024 by becoming the first French triathlete ever to win Olympic individual gold and followed it up with the world title in 2024.

Before the main races start, there will be 2.5, 5 and 10km fun runs to support local charities.