America at the forefront: Current standings in the Ironman Pro Series

There are only five races in the Ironman Pro Series, three of which are World Championships. So it's time for an update on who's leading the streak.

The drop is absorbed – at least almost. Five Ironman Pro Series events take place this year as well. However, only the 70.3 races in Zell am See and Western Australia are “regular” competitions, the remaining three being the World Championships in Nice, Hawaii and Taupō. Athletes don't have much chance to collect points in the series ranking and get the prize at the end.

That's about it

The Ironman Pro Series was launched for the first time this season and is open to all professional athletes. A total of 20 middle and long distance races are part of the series from April to December. Ironman 70.3 Oceanside launched and concluded the Ironman 70.3 World Championship season.

Wins will logically help you reach a higher position in the rankings – but they are not the decisive criterion. In keeping with the slogan “every second counts”, it's important to allow as little time as possible between the winner's decision and your own. A win is worth 5,000 points for the long distance race (6,000 for the World Championships) and 2,500 points for the 70.3 race (3,000 for the 70.3 World Championships).

A point is deducted for every second someone finishes behind the winner – so if you were two minutes behind you would get 4,880 points. The final ranking includes the five best results of a professional, up to a maximum of three long distances.

In addition to nearly $2.6 million in prize money for all races in the series, an additional $1.7 million in bonuses will be distributed at the end of the year. Each winner of the series ranking will receive $200,000, while tenth place will be awarded $10,000. Ranks eleven through 50 also receive a $5,000 bonus payment.

The Americans are ahead

For both men and women, the top spot in the rankings is now firmly in American hands. Matt Hanson leads with 16,730 points over Canada's Jackson Landry (12,839 points). Patrick Lange is third with 12,527 points. Out of six races (and five rated), Hanson only won the Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga, which illustrates how the system works.

Ranking Ironman Pro Series | Professional men

Ironman Pro Series 2024 overall standings, standings after 15 of 20 races

Among women, American Jackie Herring (14,487 points) is also leading. The long-haul return is definitely worth it for her. Herring finished first and second at Ironman Hamburg and Ironman Lake Placid and earned a decent collection of points for it. Daniel Lewis (USA) is currently in second place with 13,915 points and Dane Maja Stage Nielsen is third (12,672 points). Top German Daniela Plaemel is in seventh place (10,460 points), but that could change next weekend after the Ironman 70.3 Gel am See.

Ranking Ironman Pro Series | Professional women

Ironman Pro Series 2024 overall standings, standings after 15 of 20 races