She’s a powerhouse when it comes to 70.3 racing, with numerous Ironman, ITU, and Challenge wins under her belt, but 30-year-old Lucy Buckingham (née Hall) is also one of the first generations to grow up in triathlon, starting at the ripe age of eight having followed in her dad’s footsteps. Fast-forward a few years and she’s taking on the world’s stage at the London 2012 Olympics. Chosen as domestique to Helen Jenkins, Buckingham scored the fastest swim leg of the race, and propelled Jenkins on to secure an impressive fifth place. Known as La Sirène (mermaid) in France for her incredible swimming ability and fiery red hair, Buckingham’s fired-up and intent on making a name for herself this season.
220: You started the new year by getting married to long-term partner and fellow athlete Mark Buckingham,
