![]() This concentration of highly talented triathletes in Kona creates a density issue in the swim that has repercussions on the bike. “As we’ve put new races around the world and started to tap into a new pool of athletes, the combination of growth in existing events, and the addition of new events and territories has caused a fairly substantial increase in the overall quality of athletes at the Ironman world championship,” explained Messick. Between Ironman and 70.3, there are now 110 events spanning six continents and 27 countries. More than 200,000 registered athletes from 88 countries will have raced a WTC event 2014. “The growth of our business and the number of races in the past six to nine months has caused us to take a fairly fundamental relook at a couple of aspects of our business,” said Messick. On the eve of the inaugural Ironman Boulder, World Triathlon Corporation CEO Andrew Messick announced major changes to the start schedule at this year’s Ironman world championship in Kailua-Kona, and outlined a redistribution of pro prize money for 2015. ![]() WTC also officially announces separate Kona start for age-group women for this year’s Ironman world championship. Nine Ironman races and eleven 70.3 races will no longer feature a pro prize purse money being redirected to pay ten deep with larger prize purses at select races. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! ![]()
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