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Lucy Gossage talks IRONMAN Wales victory: “Tenby loves IRONMAN”

Lucy Gossage conquered the elements at IRONMAN Wales on Sunday to win her seventh IRONMAN title. Here's what she had to say about the race.

By John Levison

Chief Correspondent

Last updated -

12 Sep 2017

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Lucy Gossage: IRONMAN Wales Champion once again

Shortly after collecting her winners trophy – to add to the one she collected four years ago in Tenby – I spoke to Lucy Gossage about her thoughts on the race, including the love that the town of Tenby has for IRONMAN Wales.

TENBY, WALES - SEPTEMBER 10: Lucy Gossage of Great Britain celebrates winning IRONMAN Wales on September 10, 2017 in Tenby, Wales. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for IRONMAN) — Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for IRONMAN

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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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