Lucy Charles-Barclay’s 2022 Kona race kit
The Ironman 70.3 world champ is Britain’s leading hope for success in the women’s race in Hawaii. Here we check out the kit she’ll be rocking...
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Having finished runner-up in the last three Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, Lucy Charles-Barclay is aiming to land the top spot for the first time as she lines up against a stellar field in Hawaii later today.
The reigning Ironman 70.3 world champ has made a spectacular comeback from injury to take her place in the race and will be looking to dethrone five-time Ironman champ Daniela Ryf for the biggest title of her career to date.
As a world class triathlete, Charles-Barclay also requires world-class equipment, and so ahead of the race, 220 gives readers a quick rundown of what she’ll be using.
What will Lucy be using in the swim?
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As a Roka-sponsored athlete in a non-wetsuit race, Lucy will be in the Roka Viper X2 Swimskin, which provides enhanced core compression, better support and improved posture in the water.
Among other features it also has a teflon coating that repels water and reduces drag and water absorption, and a breakaway zip for easy removal exiting the swim.
The goggles are the Roka R1 goggle, which uses patented Rapidsight technology to improve Lucy’s field of vision and SPCTRM Optics, a purpose-built lens collection offering the optimal tint for every condition.