This was posted on the USAT website in January: https://www.teamusa.org/...thlete-Qualification

Criteria for LC Worlds Qualification:
Long Distance Triathlon Worlds: Oklahoma City, OK, USA – September 24-25, 2016
Qualification Event: Ironman 70.3 St. George (US Pro Championship) – St. George, UT – May 7, 2016
Qualification Procedure: Top 3 Americans per gender who finish in the top 5% of the winning time will achieve automatic qualification. Remaining team slots will be selected via discretionary selection.
The following criteria shall be used for discretionary selection. The criteria are listed in priority order:

1. Finish place in the qualification event;
2. 70.3 Pro Ranking;
3. Other results from competitive long course triathlon international events.

Request for Discretionary Nomination: August 1, 2016 Athlete Support: Performance-based bonus will be available for athletes who achieve a podium finish.

We did have pay an entry fee. They gave us a Team USA uniform. We had to pay for screening of sponsor logos ($8 a logo). They did it for us and then sent it to you.

Emily Cocks
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