Brother acts are popping up all over at the London Olympics

Brother acts are popping up all over at the London Olympics

By The Associated Press

Brother acts are popping up all over at the London Olympics — especially from the host nation.

Britain’s Alistar Brownlee nabbed the gold in men’s triathlon on Tuesday, while his younger brother Jonathan won the bronze. On the water, Richard Chambers and younger brother Peter won silver in the lightweight four along with two other British rowers.

In tennis, there was Britain’s Andy Murray and older brother Jamie and doubles players Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States. Jamie Murray’s Olympic journey ended when he and Andy lost in the first round of doubles, although Andy went on to win gold in the singles and silver in mixed doubles.

The Bryan twins took home gold in the doubles and Mike Bryan also won a bronze in the mixed doubles.

Kevin Borlee and identical twin Jonathan both competed for Belgium in the 400 meters on Monday, finishing 5th and 6th respectively. Both will compete in the first round of the 4x400 meter relay on Thursday.