# Episode 268: The Biggest IRONMAN Field Ever + The Prize Money Debate

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Podcast: [Professional Triathlon News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professional-triathlon-news-1783495)
Published: 2026-04-10T17:49:46+00:00
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## Resource

This week, the crew breaks down what might be the most stacked Ironman field ever outside of a World Championship , with Ironman Texas taking center stage. The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into why more pros are choosing Ironman over T100 , touching on the pull of Kona, race dynamics, guaranteed money vs prestige, and the bigger issue: the sport needs more external sponsors—not just bigger prize purses . 🎙️Intro (0:30-3:00) 🏖️The Prize Money Debate (3:05-23:40) 🤠IRONMAN TEXAS (23:45-54:25) 🔥 Hot Takes (54:30-1:06:00) New Website: https://protrinews.com/ 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners 🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link below https://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews 🩸 Rythm Health – Start tracking your biomarkers today https://rythmhealth.com/ ⛽️ Plan your next race's nutrition and race with what's on course- Code PTN https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?utm_source=protrinews&utm_medium=podcast ❤️‍🩹 Recover better, and faster https://pillarperformance.us/ 👨🏻‍🔧 Race on the best saddle! Visit Wove https://wovebike.com/ 🏦 Open a Waterfall Bank Account https://www.waterfallbank.com/

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