GENEVIEVE JANSE VAN RENSBURG TO MAKE OLYMPIC DEBUT IN PARIS
Twenty-year-old Genevieve (Gen) Janse van Rensburg will make her Olympic debut in Paris, with her selection today by the Australian Olympic Committee. The Newcastle local, currently in the UK preparing for the Paris Games, will become just the 26th Australian...
MOU signed between Obstacle Australia and Modern Pentathlon Australia
In August 2023, the international governing body for modern pentathlon, UIPM, and the international governing body for obstacle sports, FISO, entered into an MOU outlining the key terms under which FISO could be integrated into UIPM. Since then, we have been...
Australian Tetrathlon and Laser Run Championships
The 2024 Australian Tetrathlon & Laser Run Championships wrapped up in Geelong on Sunday 14 April, with some superb performances across the age groups. Technically an U17 athlete but competing in the senior division, 14 year old Mitchell Pointon (VIC) showed a...
Kate Thompson receives OAM Honour
Modern Pentathlon Australia wishes to congratulate Anne-Catherine (Kate) Thompson who was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the sport of modern pentathlon. Kate has been the secretary and director of sport at Modern Pentathlon Victoria...
EOI – 2024 Development Camp
Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) is taking Expressions of Interest for the 2024 Athlete Development Training Camp. The camp is likely to be held at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Canberra. The following will be provided: All meals Training sessions...
Announcing the Inaugural Oceania Training Challenge
Wondering where to start with OCR? Looking for inspiration to pep up your training routine? Stuck at a desk all day and wishing you could improve your strength, balance and co-ordination? Well, wonder and look no further…the inaugural Oceania Fitness...
KITTY CHILLER AM OLY INDUCTED INTO THE UIPM HALL OF FAME
Bath, United Kingdom, 24 August 2023 – Kitty Chiller AM OLY, the Modern Pentathlon Oceania Confederation President, UIPM Executive Board Member and previous Australian Modern Pentathlon President has been inducted into the UIPM Hall of Fame. This prestigious induction...
World Championship Silver for Australia’s Senior Women.
Australian athletes have posted some impressive individual performances on the first day of the World Laser Run Championships in Bath, England, with the mens and relay events still to come. Australia’s senior women, Aleska van Heekeren, Gaia Urbano and Genevieve...
Senior team confirmed for African/Oceania Championships
MPA has selected Rhys Lanskey and Tim Oliver to compete in the African/Oceania Continental Championships in Cairo on 29 August – 2 September, alongside Tully Watt, Genevieve Janse van Rensburg and Zara Temesi. All five athletes are vying for a place at the...
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Modern Pentathlon Development Camp
Australian Institute of Sport CanberraModern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) will be conducting an Athlete Development Training Camp at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Canberra from the 23rd to 28th September 2024. The following will be […]
Australian Tetrathlon & Laser Run Championships
Kardinia International College 29-31 Kardinia Dr,, Bell Post HillThe Australian Tetrathlon Championships will be held over Friday and Saturday and include Fencing, Swimming and Laser Run The Melbourne Pentathlon Cup will be held over Friday and Saturday and […]
Yarra Ranges – Laser Run
Morrison Reserve, Burdap Drive, Mt Evelyn Burdap Drive, Mt EvelynYarra Ranges Modern Pentathlon is having a come and try laser run event and races for both experienced and novice athletes. DATE: 24 March 2024 LOCATION: Yarra Ranges Athletics, Morrison […]
Looking for an opportunity to give Modern Pentathlon a try? Check out the MPV Laser Run and Triathle State Championships, and Obstacle Time Trial. There is something to suit everyone at this event!
Obstacle Australia
Paris Olympian in Modern Pentathlon, Genevieve Janse van Rensburg once again showcased her strength in fencing, winning the Open Women’s Epee at the Australian Fencing Federation AFC #2 competition today🥇Congratulations Gen!
Several weeks ago, Paris Olympian Genevieve Janse Van Rensburg had the privilege to meet 1956 Modern Pentathlon Olympian Terry Nicoll at a NSW Olympic function. Gen got to spend some time learning about Terry’s journey to pentathlon and they discussed how much has changed between their respective... Games. How incredible to have the oldest, and one of the youngest athletes in the room to be representatives of Modern Pentathlon.
Get your registration in for this fantastic January Fencing Camp!
Are you ready for the greatest Olympic and Paralympic talent search Australia has ever seen? The Australian Institute of Sport, the Australian Olympic Team, the Australian Paralympic Team, state institutes and academies of sport, and Modern Pentathlon Australia are searching for the next generation... of sporting champions! #FutureGreenandGold
Talent Search dates 2024
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ACT - November 9
QLD - Numerous events between
October 17 – December 8
NSW - November 30 & December 7
WA - To be confirmed
TAS - December 7
NT - October 14 & 18
VIC - November 23 & December 8
SA - October 1 & October 9
Paralympic Talent Search dates 2024
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ACT - November 30
QLD - December 8
NSW - November 10
WA - To be confirmed
TAS - November 23
NT - October 26
VIC - December 1
SA - December 7
Find out more and Register your interest here:
https://www.ausport.gov.au/talent
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