I’ve updated the International Grand Prix standings.
http://www.neilhammond.com/ironman/GrandPrix.htm
There is only one race left in this season’s calendar, IM Hawaii. The points are doubled for Hawaii, so perhaps there is something on the line still.
Men. Australia hold first place and have a 29 point lead over second place Germany who paid a high price for NS and FAS DNF’s in Frankfurt. The US men are another 25 points behind Germany in 3rd. Following them are Canada in 4th and the United Kingdom in 5th just 4 points behind. JonnyO will have is work cut out for him in Kona trying to hold of Simon to keep Canada in 4th.
Women. The same 5 nations take the first 5 places. However it is the US women who currently hold a slim lead over Germany. However Australia have the quality to make up the deficit from 3rd place. As per the men, Canada and the UK take 4th and 5th respectively.
For the individual standings, IMLou winner Chris McDonald tops the list with 23 points from 3 finishes this season and Stephen Baylis is in second place with 20 points from 4 top 8 finishes. Petr Vabrousek missed an opportunity at IM Lou to top the list but nevertheless has 19 points from 5 top 8 finishes. What a season!. Top Canadian on the list is rising start Jonathon Caron who’s HTFU attitude has earned him 2 top 8 finishes.
Bella Comerford tops the women’s list with 32 points from 4 finishes just edging out Hillary Biscaywho has 30 points from 5 finishes. I understand Bella will not be competing in Kona which may cost her the top position at the end of the season.