Lucy Charles-Barclay: Evolution

Lucy Charles-Barclay's rise to fame as a professional triathlete has been a monumental journey. From discovering swimming, winning everything at the county and national levels, facing rejection from the 2012 Olympics, and losing her biggest supporter in her nan, Lucy's determination and competitiveness to succeed meant she finally found the triathlon. This is the story of Lucy's childhood and rise to becoming a champion, with interviews from her family, friends, and coaches who all saw her grow into the professional athlete she always dreamed of. Lucy Charles-Barclay: Evolution

19min

Like a rocket ship headed to the moon, Lucy Charles-Barclay's triathlon career took off immediately. In no time, she had transformed from a complete novice to one of the best professional triathletes in the world, and now she had her sights set on one of the biggest prizes in the sport: the Ironman World Championship at Kona. However, her incredible success would stall following a string of second-place finishes and multiple injuries. Would Lucy's determination and drive allow her to overcome all the setbacks and deliver that dream performance on the Hawaiian island? This is the story of Lucy's rise to becoming a champion, with interviews from her family, friends, and coaches who all saw her grow into the professional athlete she always dreamed of.

25min