Ten years of hate and abuse' - Schoeman reflects on 2016 race

Henri Schoeman has opened up about the backlash he faced following his victory over Jonny Brownlee at the 2016 Triathlon World Series Grand Final in Cozumel, Mexico. Schoeman expressed that for the past decade, he has received messages and comments blaming him for Brownlee's misfortune in that race. He mentioned the toll that this negative attention has taken on him and his family. Schoeman emphasized that his win was justly earned and reflected on the harsh realities of endurance racing where athletes can falter close to the finish line. He confirmed that he is finally ready to embrace his accomplishment and take pride in his performance after years of scrutiny.

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