Athletes
Lucy Bartholomew
Calm, Confident and Curious.
Nationality: Australia
Field of expertise: Trail Running
Hometown: Diamond Creek, Melbourne, Australia
With Shokz since 2021
Field of expertise: Trail Running
Hometown: Diamond Creek, Melbourne, Australia
With Shokz since 2021
2024 – HOKA UTMB® Mont Blanc, 10th place
2024 – Ultra-Trail Australia, 2nd place
2023 – Tarawera Ultramarathon by UTMB® - Champion
Lucy Bartholomew, a 27-year-old endurance athlete from Melbourne, Australia, has become a prominent figure in the ultra-running world. Her journey into the sport began at the age of 16, inspired by her father’s 100km race, which ignited a deep passion for long-distance running. Over the past 11 years, Lucy has grown not just as an athlete, but also as a storyteller and a role model for aspiring runners across the globe.
Lucy’s career has been marked by a series of impressive performances at some of the toughest ultra-marathons in the world. In 2024, she further solidified her place among the elite athletes in the sport, delivering standout results at major events. At the HOKA UTMB® Mont-Blanc (173km), Lucy finished in 10th place, maintaining her position from the previous year but completing the race two hours faster, demonstrating significant progress in her training and strategy. Her performance at Ultra-Trail Australia (100km) earned her a 2nd place finish, proving her consistency and endurance across diverse terrains.
In addition to trail running, Lucy expanded her athletic horizon by competing in triathlon. In 2020, she placed 4th in her age group at the Ironman Western Australia, earning a spot in the Ironman World Championship. There, she finished 5th in the F25-29 age group in 2024, with a time of 10h53'51", proving her versatility and ability to perform at the highest level across multiple endurance disciplines.
Beyond racing, Lucy finds joy in outdoor adventures, plant-based cooking, and connecting with her community. Her motto, “calm, confident, and curious,” encapsulates her approach to both sport and life, always seeking balance and growth through exploration and challenge.
"I know people do that all the time with glasses, but it was especially funny because I was so bummed for not having my favourite songs to dance along to on the trail."
"I use the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Mini. I love their size and how they hook onto my ear, and I cannot lose them. The 12-hour battery life is also a huge win for me and the long events that I take on.
I remember running a race with them around my head but not on, and I was so bummed that for 4 hours of the race I didn't have my headphones with me to listen to music.
I got to my crew and asked for my headphones, and they all looked at me like I was crazy because they were right there.
I know people do that all the time with glasses, but it was especially funny because I was so bummed for not having my favourite songs to dance along to on the trail. "
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