Mola said that after the race, Jonny Brownlee had congratulated him on winning the title, but Alistair had not. “I have always had a good relationship with Jonny; he’s a perfect sport,” the 26-year-old from Mallorca said.
Mola felt it was a shame that there was more coverage of Jonny Brownlee having wilted in the harsh conditions in Cozumel, Mexico, rather than the actual result. The Spanish delegation unsuccessfully protested against Jonny Brownlee’s result in the race arguing that he had received unfair assistance.