Lucy Gossage: “I’m ready for a #smashfest”

It's race week for IRONMAN Lanzarote. 2014 winner, Lucy Gossage, will be racing again and reflects honestly on her preparations and motivations for Saturday

By John Levison

Chief Correspondent

Last updated -

19 Feb 2021

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Duracell Bunny Lucy Gossage talks emotionally about what will be inspiring her in Puerto Del Carmen on Saturday when she attempts to win a second title at IRONMAN Lanzarote.

As she told me at the end of last year, don’t write me off yet.

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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