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

By John Levison

Chief Correspondent

Last updated -

27 May 2022

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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.

Written by

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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