Another Triathlon Podcast
Episode 104: Breaking Down the New Ironman World Champs Qualification with Scott DeRue
17 Jul 2025
Send us a textIn this landmark episode of Another Triathlon Podcast, hosts @jennacaer, @joshmvernon, and @fedemultisport sit down with Scott DeRue, President and CEO of The IRONMAN Group, to go deep on one of the most talked-about changes in triathlon: the new performance-based qualification system for the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 World Championships.🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode:✔️ Scott shares his journey from business school dean and Equinox president to leading the Ironman Group, and how his passion for life-changing experiences brought him to the endurance sports world.✔️ Behind-the-scenes stories from Roth, Taupō, Ironman Texas, and what makes a race truly magic from a community engagement perspective.✔️ A full breakdown of the new age-graded qualification system: how it works, why it was implemented, and what it means for gender equity and age group fairness.✔️ Clarification on Kona participation numbers and debunking the rumors about low women’s turnout in 2024.✔️ Insights on the Ironman Pro Series, broadcasting evolution, and how Ironman is adapting for younger generations and female participation.✔️ Thoughtful discussions about doping protocols, draft zones, relay potential, and the long-term vision around LA 2028 and global growth.Whether you're a pro, age-grouper, or just obsessed with this sport, this is a must-listen for anyone trying to understand the future of triathlon.🔗 Tune in now and get clarity straight from the top.Brought to you by @maunaapparel – because grit looks better in custom.Support the showStay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/
No persons identified in this episode.
This episode hasn't been transcribed yet
Help us prioritize this episode for transcription by upvoting it.
Popular episodes get transcribed faster
Other recent transcribed episodes
Transcribed and ready to explore now
#2425 - Ethan Hawke
11 Dec 2025
The Joe Rogan Experience
SpaceX Said to Pursue 2026 IPO
10 Dec 2025
Bloomberg Tech
Don’t Call It a Comeback
10 Dec 2025
Motley Fool Money
Japan Claims AGI, Pentagon Adopts Gemini, and MIT Designs New Medicines
10 Dec 2025
The Daily AI Show
Eric Larsen on the emergence and potential of AI in healthcare
10 Dec 2025
McKinsey on Healthcare
What it will take for AI to scale (energy, compute, talent)
10 Dec 2025
Azeem Azhar's Exponential View