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Kona Press Conference: IM CEO State of IM Interesting Facts
A few notes in random order...

1. 2018 - 41 IM’s and 110 70.3.

2. 2019 - 41 IM’s and 117 70.3 with new races in Oman, Greece, Russia and India.

3. Women makeup 28% racing Kona this year.

4. 2471 athletes racing Sat. Highest ever.

5. 225,000 distinct athletes raced an IM this year.

6. IM participation up just over 10% in 2018 versus 2017.

7. Next years 70.3 WC in Nice, FR has the highest “take slot rate” of any 70.3 WC to date.

8. Facebook coverage of this years race is 20 consecutive hours starting at 4:30 am HST.

9. Taupo, NZ site of 70.3 WC last weekend in Nov 2020
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