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Lucy Charles: “Every single thing seems to be aching!”

Great Britain's Lucy Charles reflects on an "amazing day" at the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship - and wants to thank you all for your support
KAILUA KONA, HI - OCTOBER 13: Lucy Charles of Great Britain celebrates after finishing second with a time of 8:36:32 during the IRONMAN World Championships brought to you by Amazon on October 13, 2018 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. (Photo by Nils Nilsen/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

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“Thanks so much for the support… it really does mean the world”

The 2018 IRONMAN World Championship will be one for the memories – and certainly one that will require a re-writing of the record books! Second again (and inside the previous course record), it was another great day for Lucy Charles (read all about it HERE). Still feeling the pain of her efforts on Saturday, Lucy reflects here on a very special day.

Watch her video message above for her thoughts on an incredible race.

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John Levison
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.

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