The year I became a World Champion!

What a year it's been for Lucy Charles-Barclay! Faced by the continued uncertainties of the pandemic, she strove to take every opportunity that came her way as races returned and were able to take place again. From her first Super Sprint at Superleague Malibu, to competing in the 1500m olympic swim trials, to finally winning her first world title at the Ironman 70.3 world champs in St George!
Thank you to everyone who has followed along and supported our channels this year! The journey continues into 2022 with the year ahead looking even more hectic than the last! Please subscribe and stay stuned!
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[@efoley4151]

Definitely the Arena Games: Take away flying mounts, cornering, and more technical/speedy transition skills (and add in hotel quarantine and inability to train to full capacity) and you get an incredible glimpse into LCB's short course potential. No doubt Lucy can easily hone these skills with more experience so this race left me extremely excited for what's to come.... And in pure Lucy style, she did not disappoint!! Most exciting race of 2021 for me.

[@jaredhui]

The best race was the 70.3 World Championship at St. George! In my opinion, that race was perfectly executed from start to finish and your competitors could not get anywhere near you. Wishing you all the best for your races in 2022! Go Lucy! 💪🏊‍♀🚴‍♀🏃‍♀

[@vassilisspyrou83]

Favorite race has to be the 70.3 worlds. Seeing everything finally come together at the biggest race and you dominating was just so impressive to watch.

[@jarabanka1593]

Definitely the best race was the World Championship in St. George.🏅 You were so fast in all three disciplines.🏊‍♀🚴🏃‍♀

[@toon_8552]

Loved the first STL arena games, great to see Lucy going all in on the shorter course stuff while still training for the 70.3 worlds!

[@renatamaduta6974]

The 70.3 World Championship at St. George, was definitely the best race. Congrats Lucy!!!

[@bastianwidmer3352]

The coolest race of yours this year was when you destroyed everyone at the 70.3 World Championship! 💪🏼😎

[@natalierec7503]

The 70.3 World champs. You were awesome! 😍

[@tommyoostveen8]

Worlds 70.3 St. George. Winning your first world championship with the outstanding performance where everything was coming together. Amazing to see

[@RochsWorld]

Very hard to choose a race as I loved watching them all, but if I had to choose it would be St George because it was your first world champs and well deserved. 👏👏👏

[@Celine-sn2kt]

Loved watching your diversity this year!! But if I had to choose a favorite it’d be the Arena Games! Cheers to you and 2022😄🤩

[@Nick33499]

Favourite race is winning the 70.3 Worlds! Congrats!

[@sergioazon1486]

Leeds! Proving beyond doubt that you are successful across distances, and making the future exciting..

[@Mannaz82]

My favourite, in a weird way, was Miami. That race and the penalties etc, can LITERALLY make-or-break a season. You can either let frustration and anger set in, or you can accept it and come back stronger which you most definitely did. With all the youth out there watching you, too, that day was a perfect example of being a true professional. Well done, Lucy! 👏

[@samuelwaring1981]

The most enjoyable race of Lucy's to watch this year, or perhaps any year was 100% the 70.3 World Championship. I have been following Lucy since she burst onto the scene in 2017 and to see her be so dominate across all 3 disciplines and to finally be crowned World Champion was truly incredible and a sporting moment that I will remember for a long time and I am looking forward to seeing what you have in store in 2022.

[@suzywatkins8385]

It has to be 💯 the 70.03 World Championship! Having got into triathlon last year, watching you grow and achieve everything you have, is inspirational! You share such a down to earth account of your journey and I thank you for that. I just know you will continue to win more and more 🏆

[@kale-u7p]

My favourite was the Collins Cup. I know she worked so hard for her team and it was great to see them win! Lucy had the best split for the swim （obviously lol) and she looked amazing on her bike. I know she had some problems on the bike and run legs but I couldn't tell watching from home. That's how well she was able to cope under pressure and under the weather. (quite literally for this rainy race) She won her race, gaining points for her team and it was so fun to watch with the point system as well! It motivated me a lot to compete for myself as well as for other people on my team. :)

[@lukereynolds711]

I think my favourite race of yours to watch was the 1500m Olympic trials! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, and it was incredible seeing you beat some of the best swimmers in the country. It was quite unexpected which made it so interesting to watch! 🐶🏊‍♀💪

[@JohnCourtenayLewis]

My absolute favourite was the Ironman 70.3 World Championships at St. George. I watched via the KZbin channel. You didn't put a foot wrong the entire day. My over-riding thoughts were: 1. "Now Lucy has all 3 engines (swim, bike & run) precisely where they need to be". And 2. "Holy C#+p! What would the gap be to second place if this was a full Ironman?" HUUUUUGE congratulations!

[@triingatgolf]

It was an honour to share the course with you at the 70.3 World champs! Congrats on a fantastic year...can't wait to see what you do in '22!

[@ghellyk]

Definately 70.3 World Champ. for proving everyone you are not a "second place" triathlete but a motivational person who pursued every single challenge she faced!

[@arrangoldman4462]

Malibu Super Sprint- I can't believe you actually raced a week after worlds. It was so inspiring!

[@jmorre8622]

Nothing beats a WORLD TITLE! Definitely the IM 70.3 World Championship win in St George Utah. And winning it that way, Lucy, you were out of this world. To more World Titles!! Especially that Kona World Title! And maybe Olympics? 👏

[@yoshidanoboru6037]

It has to be the 70.3 world championship. Fastest times in all 3 legs. Unprecedented!!! And that gold accented bike just shows what a race it was. Congrats on an amazing year and a year ahead that all your fans can’t wait to see

[@hughturner3058]

Probably the 1500m at the Olympic trials. It demonstrates that you are competitive at the very top level in several disciplines. Anyway fantastic achievement all year.

[@carlonegri3518]

Has to be becoming 70.3 world champion. An amazing achievement and a true inspiration, it’s a pleasure to see you compete at such a high level and always provides the motivation to swim bike run. Thank you Team Charles-Barclay!

[@SuperTallist]

I think for me it’s a close call between the arena games and the Olympic trials. To see Lucy test herself against dedicated swimmers and gone a great account for herself and ability was incredible. The arena games were just such a fun format to spectate and is a great new dynamic set up for the sport. Thanks for taking us on your journey Lucy and keep the great vids coming.

[@BelleGordiano]

Your First Sprint Triathlon, Because you took a risk into a different modality than you're used to (long distances) and watching you in this challenge inspired me, because I'm starting in triathlon 🚀 GO LUCY, GO!

[@rachelb5530]

It’s hard to put something above the dominant performance at St George, but as a swimmer, I have to say watching you sprint to the touch at the 1500m trials had me on the absolute edge of my seat. Super impressive to put in a few weeks of dedicated swim work and be so close against full-time swimmers while contending with hotel quarantine.

[@billluisi1983]

The 70.3 championship of course. Her dedication and commitment is second to none! Awesome athlete

[@AussieAmz]

It has to be the 70.3 World Championship - having followed you for quite a few years and been so inspired by your drive, big heart, determination and sheer brilliance and having been cheering in the dead of night here in Australia - it was such an incredible moment to see you take that championship home and see all your hard work come together in such an incredible way. Thank you for being such a shining light for us and being such an inspiring and motivating force ❤❤❤

[@allenhealthnut]

Arena games for sure! Keeps a looking glass view of all of the competitors during the event! Congrats on a super successful 2021 Lucy! 🥇🏊🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

[@cishuyghe7492]

Definitely the olympic trails in swimming, you showed the world that triatlon is a sport on a very high level, were you have to be the best in each sport. Becoming second in the trails is a prove that you and the sport are competing on a serious level and that the sport and you deserves lots of respect🙌🏼

[@carolinespencer2749]

Inaugural world championship win at St George! We all know how hard you’ve worked to say that you’re a world champion, and there’s nothing better than seeing hard work pay off 🙌🏻

[@melissaard3072]

I loved seeing Lucy at St. George this year! I only got to see her exit the swim and get on her bike because I waiting to start hours after her, but it was great to see her start the race. Love her enthusiasm.

[@matthewwillis7813]

The 70.3 World Champs. You are a world champion! Well done Lucy

[@Pachosalasfilms1]

The coolest race to watch was the 70.3 World Championship. I was actually travelling to a 10k race and whatching you win that was a huge inspiration for me!

[@bronwyntayler1296]

Definitely the 70.3 world championships! It was so exciting to see you get a well deserved 1st place. AND the title of world champion. Amazing!

[@kieronjohn8609]

100% 70.3 Ironman in St.George those world champs were special and it’s true to say that because of the way that you are and how you go about things there will be many young people from all over the world getting into the sport. So thank you. My daughter is one of them she is 6.

[@anna93blackbelt]

St George of course, because it’s everything you worked for. But also challenge Miami- from your flying dismount 😂to getting a penalty and showing true sportsmanship and not pouting about it. That’s what shows a true athlete. You will always be my favorite Lucy! You inspire me everyday!

[@brendaflores2678]

Lucy's 1500m Olympic Trials was my favorite race to see! As a swimmer, I know how hard it is to revert back to pool swimming from open water swimming and her accomplishment was very impressive! It also set her up to have an amazing season!

[@angussedgwick6490]

70.3 World Championship. So much hard work and years of experience from Kona coming together for an outstanding performance.

[@camilleharinck7329]

Definitely the 70.3 World Championship, because you finally made your dream come true! All your hard work is finally being rewarded. You are a real inspiration to follow your dreams!!

[@jjmiller9161]

Most enjoyed watching you win the 70.3 World Championship! So well deserved!

[@frankbehrens656]

My favorite is the 70.3 World Championship. It was an incredible moment to see you win after a long journey and your comment about the importance of a perfect day will be kept in my mind forever. Go on, it is always a pleasure and Inspiration to see you racing.

[@ZATHURAKEY]

I think i enjoyed your 1500m Olympic trials swimming race the most . Being mainly a triathlete and then going for the Olympics in the long distance swim showed me your competitive grit and willingness to try different events. you dedicated yourself to that competition without sacrificing your triathlon season . Most people wouldn’t have done that .

[@rjohns1999]

LOVED watching her compete and win the iron man world championship. Firstly because I have been following her for years and seen how much hard work she has put into winning it, it must have meant everything when she crossed that finishing line. Also she was so dominant throughout the whole race that it just showed what a amazing athlete she is. Mainly it has inspired me to never give up, keep working on my goals until I get them. Hard work pays off. Well done Lucy!!!! Motivating many of us to keep pushing and enjoy triathlons.

[@dimitriskalfelis]

Most certainly the World Championship for 70.3. What an effort. There isn't enough bravo for the whole year !!

[@marianaprospero6533]

I don’t wanna be cliche but the 70.3 world championship was the most legendary one!!! It just change my mentality to an a competition level when Lucy said that she only brought a red dress to the final day press… A dress that only the winner could wear it! This is what Lucy and this Chanel teach us every video!!! That is the mentality we should have.

[@atlantixxz2792]

The arena games were the funniest competition of the year to watch live on youtube but the 70.3 world championships were definitively your most admirable race!

[@alexjg90]

Definitely 70.3 World Champs St. George. Total domination all day - inspirational!

[@tarynfisher2858]

St. George for sure! Got tears in my eyes seeing you finally get your super well deserved world title!!!

[@MrSonicCharge]

Loved all the races but the race to clear up the leaves before Lola destroyed the pile for the umpteenth time was the funniest. 💩 Thanks for keeping it real and Happy New Year x

[@caiocarvalhoellero9734]

World champs St George! You ran right past me at the roundabout as I was starting my second lap - you were flying and looked so controlled that it gave me a second boost to finish the race!

[@grainneburrows]

Had to be the 70.3 worlds! Insane, flawless race and obviously the culmination of years of hard work. Thanks for the endless inspiration and all you bring to this crazy sport 😁 I completed my first 70.3 and full Ironman distances this year and have gotta say, the "battle braids" is the one and only hairstyle that is actually swim, bike and run proof!! ❤️

[@zoharpenias1669]

The olympic swim trial, You showed your diversity and how great you are as a swimmer! Lots of love from Israel!

[@SIMS-zl1ud]

Favourite race was definitely the 70.3 world championship🤩 you destroyed everybody there, keep going the good job!

[@maeveroach8668]

My favorite race was watching you do the Olympic trials in swimming because it shows how well rounded you are, as well as how you can focus in your training to improve on specific things. I also think the hurdles you had to over come to compete, like quarantining really shows your perseverance

[@leohorn88]

It’s got to be the 70.3 world champs! Annihilated the field in every stage. Absolutely smashed it. Congratulations on an epic year! 🥳

[@joaotrigueiros5511]

The one I enjoyed the most was probably The Collins Cup. All the hype around the event, the incredible production it had, the way points were awarded so that it kept on your toes to the very end. And most importantly, you being the first win for Team Europe 🇪🇺

[@jakubdygdon7882]

St. George was definitely the best. Watched it on holiday and was supposed to relax but watching the Championships was just more important!

[@jarrodcooke7436]

Loved watching you dominate the swim, bike AND run at the 70.3 World Champs in St. George. Such a well deserved victory for countless hours of hard work and determination 💪 🧜🏼‍♀️🥇

[@ginaspear-burrows7956]

It's hard to pick a favourite as you are so multitalented at all distances !! Winning your 1st world championships with the fastest times in S, B and R takes the cake though !! We have watched all your videos from Canada and love seeing the pure joy in your face training and enjoying life with Reece and Lola!!!

[@debjames8396]

Loved seeing you win the 70.3 World Championships and the estatic joy on your face. You are such an inspiration Lucy. Thank you ❤️

[@ingeross4384]

Wow...cried when Reece rolled in your Cube gift with the gold finish! Congratulations for a well-deserbed prize. And without a doubt my favorite race of Lucy's was the SLT Arena Games London. My heart almost didn't make it.

[@janatarasita8974]

The Collins Cup Race as you were part of the team and to see you as a team win and celebrate the joy was massive! All your other successes however were amaaaazing, too!

[@albertmast9734]

For sure the World Championship in St George. It’s the race were it all came together. A well-deserved first place!

[@yannick7954]

Hands down 70.3 worlds. Amazing to see all that hard work and determination lead to such a dominant performance on the world stage! Personally it was a bonus to bump into you in T1 the day before and your quote "I need to know the route to the bike as I'll be the first one out" - so baller 💪

[@stgangwar]

It has to be St George 70.3 world champs for me! You had the most perfect triathlon race anyone has ever had across men and women :) Truly an inspiration! I live not far from Epping forest and try to do bike laps in the forest hoping to “bump” into you for an autograph

[@johnjoyce2508]

Favorite race is difficult to choose. The 70.3 (solo) world championship would be at the top, but also the 1500m Olympic swim trials is 2nd by a literal fingernail for both favorite and how close you were to winning. Awesome year, may this year be better than 2021. Cheers for the entertaining & inspirational videos and the victories, Good luck (greats don't get lucky)

[@JessieDolan1]

This is such a well produced video. I loved Leeds and the olympic trials, because it was just so cool to see Lucy so dominant in events she "not supposed" to excel in, based on what she normally trains.

[@kevingideon6792]

Favorite race was the 70.3 world championship win. To finally get that win was exciting to see! Love watching all the training you do, helps get me out the door. Thanks Lucy!

[@joshnussbaum474]

Has to be the 70.3 Worlds win! Smashing it by 8 mins and a 4:00:18 finish. Incredible. Inspiration to everyone 🙌🏻

[@maximechaigneau3793]

DEFINITELY the 70.3 World Championship. Congrats for this season!!!

[@TeamForceFitClub]

WTS Leeds by far the best race to watch you. The commentators couldnt believe how well you were doing. Especially when you overtook Taylor Spivey on the run - EPIC!

[@laurenkayton5495]

Has to be Ironman 70.3 World Champs. Such an epic race to win and even better with it being champs. What an incredible year it has been for racing.

[@themiszigoumis6032]

Without a doubt the arena games!!we have enjoyed all of your races Lycu and you have many followers from Greece!!!Thank you so much for your lovely videos with the smile always in your face!

[@jean-francoisdesrosiers2491]

Arena game was very exciting to watch! 70.3 St-George was definitely the resultant of 2021 hard training. Congratulations Lucy!

[@it9696]

One that had me on the edge of my seat was definitely the Arena Games! I think it showed off your pure power and love for the sport. Loved that and 100% want to attend when viewers eventually can!

[@immortal_rob]

My favourite race to watch was the Ironman 70.3 World championship race. Tears of joy watching you bring the win home

[@biancahill6595]

I loved watching you perform at the Olympic swim trials. You demonstrated how a relentless work ethic and determination to reach a goal, even when it’s new and scary, can create the most memorable and exciting of experiences. Such an inspiration!

[@SPEEDYDD24]

St George 70.3 worlds!!! Absolutely incredible performance. Fastest in all 3 disciplines is a true champion 😍🙌😀

[@giusepperusso9198]

I would say the WTS in Abu Dhabi. You have demonstrated all your real capabilities. Perfect swim, racing with front group saving some energies… you could have led that group very easy… executed a perfect transition from swim to bike… despite you lost the front after few km you managed to ride solo for more than 15km keeping the chasing group away… that’s absolutely amazing… run was perfect too considering overall race and climate conditions (hot and humid). I am sure that you will get your best carrier satisfactions in the short distances (Olympics in Paris 2024)… long courses you do not have rival… it is just needed a normal day without problems or penalties, which took away the WC title last year. Go Lucy we are all with you!!! Giuseppe

[@alicjastoppel285]

100% the 70.3 World Championship. I've been following you for so many years now and I always knew you were capable of becoming a World Champion, which you finally have and it was just so amazing to see. I was so happy for you and just amazed by how you were the fastest in each discipline. It made a statement that you are the ONE to beat and that Kona is gonna be the race of 2022 for you!

[@leedsrhinos11]

Definitely the 70.3 world championship. Never in doubt. Full distance world champion next. 👏👏👏

[@MrDodgerdodson]

70.3 world champs EASILY. What a race, especially the run, you smashed it out of the park. I've watched you for years come agonisingly close at Kona, and I know that in your heart now you know you can win the next one. Winning is a habit - and you're going to keep that habit going at KONA! Super year, and thanks for letting us share a little bit of it through your social channels.

[@simonkearn6965]

For me it has to be the 70.3 World Champs. I remember watching from start to finish the race and to see the culmination of all your hard work finally realised. It not only meant a British woman being on the top of the podium but as someone that is proud to be British, it brought emotion and tears as you ran down the final 100m. It was truly inspirational and motivational at a time of uncertainty in our lives, to the extent that at the age of 57 I want to do my first 70.3 and to look to help others to realise their potential whatever that may be and at whatever age.

[@WickedDrop]

70.3 Worlds, even if all of them were a delight to watch. Thank you and Reece for the motivation and spirit you showed us throughout the year. I don't think I would have been as dedicated to training without you. Also thank you Holly (and the team) for the super high quality content. Love you all (Lola

[@kayttaja0]

st. george 70.3. The fruit of a lot of work and the cube gold bike to top it all off as an achievement, just amazing!

[@ashleypratt5764]

Definitely definitely 70.3 Worlds! I have watched all your videos and I race my first Ironman 70.3 this June in Coeur d Alene Idaho USA and you inspire me everyday with your tips, and positive attitude! Thank you for being a leader for us women!

[@patrick8871]

My fave race was watching you absolutely destroy the world's best women in the 70.3 WC running up the steep climb like a machine. Wish you all the best for the 2022 season! Best regards from Southern Germany ✌

[@Cj-uq3kv]

My favorite race is all of them. I watch all of your trainings and races. I think Kona is one of my favorites and your St George race. Too many good ones! Your my all around favorite athlete. You Rock Lucy!

[@annareiter-kocher6157]

St. George 70.3, you came there to win and you gave it your all. Absolutely deserved, absolutely amazing 🔥🔥

[@louisemcmurtrie4335]

Just loved watching you win World 70.3 as you so deserved it

[@matt46vale]

Having Only started swimming this summer I came to social media for inspiration.That's when I stumbled across Lucy ! I've always ran and competed in many running races. but never took to the water. This year that's going to change and I'll be looking to do my first triathlon. I'd pick the world champs for being the most rewarding and knowing you were number 1 that day and theres isn't a better feeling than that.

[@erictravis5995]

70.3 World Championship, that was a tough course and you absolutely crushed it. So proud of your accomplishments this year, you worked for them!

[@jilliancarlson5605]

Hands down, watching you dominate at 70.3 Worlds! Though honestly the depth of your racing was phenomenal to watch over the whole year! 🔥🔥🔥

[@melissacampbell1325]

The Olympic Trials! Your dream to be an Olympian some day & persevere through training in the middle of the pandemic , it inspires all to keep pursuing purpose even when it seems next to impossible to dream, again! Thank you Lucy !!

[@NEDP82]

Super league Malibu was so good to watch. I know it wasn't your best result, but seeing you complete in such a different race style a week after dominating 70.3 worlds was great to watch, plus it looked like you had a ball doing it!

[@kellyfrey2651]

I have to choose the favorite race to watch Lucy in?!? It is between the Ironman World championship and Collin's cup. I was so super proud of Lucy at both races! But running while being so unwell...admirable!

[@lucymacleod473]

You had so many inspirational performances this year (obvi...World Champ), but as a previous competitive swimmer, seeing you come top two at olympic trials, and not far off the olympic standard... was crazy...to be that caliber of swimmer while training triathlon is outstanding. Make a push for the 10km open water for Paris 2024 (along with triathlon), would be epic Charles Barkley style!