The new Kona and 70.3 Worlds qualification system with Russ Cox | EP#467

That Triathlon Show · Jul 30, 2025 · 1h 9m

Russ Cox is the man with the data when it comes to Kona and 70.3 Worlds qualification. In this episode we discuss the new qualification system announced by Ironman in July 2025, and the implications for athletes wanting to qualify.

HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS:

A detailed view on the inner workings of the new qualification system work

How do the "Kona standard" and "70.3 standard" (coefficients for normalised age-graded times) work?

Common misconceptions about the new system

Pros and cons of the new qualification system

Fairness

Are there winners and losers with the new system?

Implications of…