Athlete Nomination Criteria for Tokyo 2020
The Australian Olympic Committee has today approved the Nomination Criteria for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This is a key document, along with the AOC Nomination and Selection By-Law, for athletes aiming for selection for Tokyo 2020.
Athletes announced for Oceania Champs/Olympic qualifier
MPA is pleased to announce the athletes to compete in the Oceania Championships, being held as part of the Asian Championships in China from November 11 – 21, 2019. This important event also serves as a direct Olympic qualifier.
Watt and Lanskey show great fight at World Juniors
Tully Watt and Rhys Lanskey showed great fighting spirit and bounced back from disappointment in the horse riding to finish 15th in the Mixed Relay at the World Junior Championships in Poland.
2019 Australian Championships – 10 March 2019
Congratulations to everyone who competed in Brisbane.
Pentathlon World Championships (Oly Qualifier)
Laser Run World Championships
UIPM Laser Run City Tour – Sydney
The best all-round athletes in the world
Fencing. Swimming. Equestrian. Shooting. Running.
Modern Pentathlon is one of the most challenging events at the Olympic Games. Combining five unique disciplines into one event completed in one day of action packed competition.
Think James Bond or Lara Croft…the modern day adventurer put to the test. You can be a Modern Pentathlete too.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many events are on throughout the year?
The Modern Pentathlon season in Australia runs from around November to April, with the National Championships usually being held in March. There are also other training camps and smaller competitions on right throughout the year.
You shoot with lasers now. Is that right?
That’s right. In 2011 the UIPM changed the pistol to a laser rather than actual projectiles. It’s made the sport accessible to more competitors than ever before.
Is it a dangerous sport?
Safety of our competitors and officials is a our highest priority and we uphold high standards throughout all our events and training venues. Riding horses is a challenging event but with training and supervision you can quickly become proficient.
Is it a very expensive sport?
Training for five sports can be expensive yes, however there are ways to make it as affordable as possible. There is no need for a pentathlete to own their own horse. Most fencing clubs provide loan equipment when starting out and Modern Pentathlon Australia loans out laser pistols and targets for 12 months to athletes beginning the sport. Running and Swimming require minimal equipment and are inexpensive sports to train for.
Do you need a horse?
While horse riding is a discipline with Modern Pentathlon you do not need to own a horse yourself and in fact you are not allowed to ride your own horse in competition. At all events, the organisers provide horses that athletes draw by lot. That is part of the sport! In fact it is better to not own your own horse but rather go to riding schools and ride as many different horses as you can.
Get In Touch
We’re always keen to welcome more athletes, coaches, officials and fans to our sport. Learn how to get involved or contact us now to find out how Modern Pentathlon could be your next sport.
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