Russ Cox

Russ Cox is a UK-based triathlon coach and data analyst with 14 years of statistical modeling experience and 16 years of coaching experience. He is the creator of the Ironman results database, which has evolved from manual HTML scraping to modern race analytics. Cox has a strong background in environmental and geographic factors influencing Ironman course speed. He is a well-respected figure in the triathlon community, known for his expertise in performance-adjusted qualification systems. Cox has competed in numerous Ironman events and has a deep understanding of the sport. He is currently based in the UK.