# Schoeman reflects on decade of abuse after viral Brownlee win

Triathlete Henri Schoeman has spoken about ten years of hate and abuse following his viral victory over the Brownlee brothers. He described the lasting personal impact of the reaction. The remarks highlight online abuse and athlete welfare in sport.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/triathlon/articles/cmx23dvewq9po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:01:04 GMT