IRONMAN's New Age-Group System for Kona - All the Big Questions Answered

New IRONMAN World Championship performance-based age group qualification system from 2026

IRONMAN has announced a new performance-based age group qualification system for its IRONMAN World Championship and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship events, beginning with the 2026 qualifying cycle. The new qualifying system is designed to reward athletes based on how competitive they are relative to their age group and gender. Previously, the allocation of world championship slots were distributed according to the number of participants racing a…

IRONMAN backtracks with new age-group qualification system - Triathlon Magazine Canada

Well that was fast. You may remember some big changes with the the proportional representation system for women that means the most competitive athletes would not get a Kona slot. Well, after a lot of backlash. CUT TO: IRONMAN has introduced a new qualification system for its World Championship events—one that walks back past inconsistencies and attempts to level the playing field for amateur athletes. Under the updated approach, winners of each…

IRONMAN's new age-group system for Kona - all the big questions answered

From the 'Kona standard' to projected required finish times for a World Championship slot, here's all you need to know The post IRONMAN’s new age-group system for Kona – all the big questions answered appeared first on TRI247.

Local coach crowned British and English triathlon age-group champion

A Frome athlete has been crowned British and English National Champion in the sprint distance triathlon in the 40 to 44-year-old age group.  Paul Ryman, a seasoned triathlete with nearly 20 years of racing experience, competed on 8th June in the British and English National Championships at Blenheim Palace.  Paul with his medals The event consisted of a 750m open water swim, a 20km bike ride and a 5.5km run. Paul crossed the finish line first in…