Just over 50 pro men and 30 pro women will make the start in Kona this year. Photo: John SegestaBeginning with Ford Ironman Wisconsin and Subaru Ironman 70.3 Muskoka on September 12, 2010, professional athletes earned points towards their Kona Pro Ranking (KPR) based on where they finished in each Ironman and 70.3 event. The top 40 male and top 25 female pros in the rankings were offered spots to qualify in the Ironman World Championship as the first qualifying group on July 31. Ten more males and five more females will also be offered qualifying spots on Aug. 31 as the final qualifying group. Additionally, all world champions who earned their title within the last five years are allowed to compete. All professionals, including the former champions, must have validated their entries by completing an Ironman race (other than Kona) within the qualifying year. With the season in full swing, we asked several top pros how they feel about the ranking system now.
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