Interesting observation, but I think that's a typo with the * there.
Digging further, there is an open race that doesn't require qualification.
https://www.teamusa.org/...8EEEC7D158C&_z=z
Olympic-distance Qualification$195
Sprint distance Qualification$125
Time to Tri Open Olympic$195
Time to Tri Open Sprint$125
Open Water Swim Competition$45
Digging further, there is an open race that doesn't require qualification.
https://www.teamusa.org/...8EEEC7D158C&_z=z
Olympic-distance Qualification$195
Sprint distance Qualification$125
Time to Tri Open Olympic$195
Time to Tri Open Sprint$125
Open Water Swim Competition$45