Jessica Peterson asks:

If you were to choose between winning an Olympic Gold at London but never competing again or coming last and being able to compete until you retire, what would you choose?

Jonathan says:

That’s a difficult one. But I think I would choose to coming last and being able to compete till I retire. I could not imagine a life without triathlon. I would like to compete for a long time and maybe even try another sport in the future.

Elizabeth Bower asks:

When I played the role of a Doctor in a BBC drama, my family teased me that it was because I just wanted to be like my big sister, who is a real doctor. Jonathan, do you think you’d still be an athlete if Alistair hadn’t been one first?

Jonathan says:

I think I would still have done sport, but not to the same level. We push each other on massively. Training with Alistair everyday has helped me. When Alistair won world junior champs in 2006 it was a big moment for me. It made me believe that i could be good also

Alistair Coleman asks:

The big question: Who would win a fight between a baboon and a badger?

Jonathan says:

I don’t know! What do you think?? (drop us an email if you know, we’re kind of keen to find out!)

Stephanie Hobbs asks:

What other athlete, taking part in the 2012 London Olympics do you most admire and why ?

Jonathan says:

I admire Usain Bolt. He is so calm and is so dominant. He always produces a good performance on the right day.

Jonathon Cross asks:

Your interview marks the launch of the Olympic Storytellers website, is there a story or stories that inspired you to take up the sport of triathlon?

Jonathan says:

I was a swimmer and a runner at the age of 10. My uncle did a triathlon when I was 10. I went to watch him and after I wanted to do triathlon. I remember staying up to watch the women’s race of the Sydney Olympics. It was the middle of the night. Alistair and my Dad fell asleep and I was really proud that I was the only one that stayed up. They both were fast asleep on the living room floor and I was captivated by the triathlon. I watched it all.

Mark O’Connell asks:

Mine was seeing the divers on TV from the outside diving centre in Barcelona 1992 – so what was your first Olympic highlight – ie. the first moment the Olympics etched themselves onto your mind?

Jonathan says:

Cathy Freeman’s 400m victory in Sydney. I remember her taking her spikes off after winning. It was an amazing race.

Stuart Wood asks:

What’s the best thing about living in Bradford?

Jonathan says:

I live in Horsforth, near Bradford, but I went to school in Bradford. The best thing was the running. I could run from the city centre to the moors or woods in less than 10 minutes .

John E McBride asks:

If you could be in any film from the past twenty years, which one (and what role) would you choose?

Jonathan says:

James Bond. I would love to be James Bond. He is always so calm. He is such a cool guy .

Ruth Livingstone asks:

If you could choose your own theme music for the medal podium, what would you choose and why?

Jonathan says:

The National Anthem would be the one, it’s what you have when you podium!

Steve Edwards asks:

Sir Steve Redgrave will be remembered for the 5 golds he won at 5 successive Olympic Games. What would you like to be remembered for?

Jonathan says:

I don’t think about being remembered. I have my own goals and dreams; such as winning an Olympic medal. My goals are for myself. I would like to be remembered as a fair racer who achieved all he could achieve.

Shaun Mansfield asks:

London 2012 home advantage or disadvantage, crowds will be behind you both all the way. Is that good or bad?

Jonathan says:

I think there will be added pressure. There will be more things to do before the race, such as interviews. I think the crowd will be a big advantage because a home crowd will give you an extra percent which could be crucial. There are also other advantages that you can get from a home race. For example, not having to travel and eating British food.

Jonathan Spencer asks:

I read somewhere that the ideal cadence for the triathlon cycle section was 90 to 100 rpm, which got me wondering, do either of you use music to train with and if so what music for which sections?

Jonathan says:

I don’t like training with music. I like to listen to the birds when running!

Tom Mallion asks:

I have got a triathlon in Wiltshire this Summer – what top 3 tips have you got for me to beat my older brother?

Jonathan says:

• Concentrate on your own race- don’t worry about what your brother is doing !

• Prepare your things for your race 2 days before to ensure that you have everything

• Don’t use any new kit on race day- use trusted kit.

• And do your very best !