Triathlon Rankings:
How do you compare with other triathletes in the Nation, or World?
by Maggie Fournier
A few ranking programs are available
in order to determine how you fair against others in the same age category.
They are based on performance, on a yearly basis and final ranking are
finalized by the end of each calendar year. If you reach the top level of your
ranking, you are awarded the distinction of being an All-American or even an
All-World.
It can be somewhat complicated but
here’s a summary of the ranking systems and how it works. There are currently 2
ranking systems available for triathletes: the USAT All-American ranking system, and the Ironman All-World ranking system.
USAT National Ranking:
In order to be eligible for ranking,
you must first be a USAT member. You then must complete three USAT sanctioned
races in order to be ranked (it can be any distance, from Sprint to Long
Course). With each race, you get awarded a score, which depends on how you do
and the overall level of competition in your age group at that race. Those
scores get tallied throughout the year and your national ranking is determined,
according to your position amongst other triathletes in your age-group within
the USA. In order to get an All-American status, you must be ranked in the top
10% of your age group.
Ironman All-World:
This is a very similar ranking system
as above, which was established by Ironman only a couple of years ago. The
rules are very similar, as you earn points at Ironman sanctioned races (70.3
and ironman distance). The points get compiled at the end of the calendar year
and you get a ranking within your age group across the world. A top 10% gets you All-World status. It is then further divided into Gold,
Silver and Bronze status if you reach top 1%, 5% or 10%, respectively.
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