Statement from the MPA Executive Board
Modern pentathlon is at risk of forever losing its place on the Olympic Games program after Paris 2024, having been excluded from the initial program for Los Angeles 2028. Modern pentathlon was created specifically...
MPA Position Statement
Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) is proud to represent the interests of the modern pentathlon community in Australia. In Australia, modern pentathlon receives very little Government funding. Our community relies on goodwill and the collective effort of...
Tribute John Pennell OAM
March 8, 1935 - September 16, 2022 It is with much sadness that MPA marks the passing of John Pennell AO, Life Member MPA and MPV. For more than 50 years, John was a friend and loyal supporter of the world of modern pentathlon in Australia and internationally,...
Temesi Crowned World Champion
The first day of the World Laser Run competition held in Lisbon Portugal, saw seven Australian athletes competing across the women's individual events delivering some very impressive performances. 17 year old Zara Temesi ran a blistering race in the Junior Laser...
Maki Takken appointed MPA President
Following an EOI process triggered by Kitty Chiller’s resignation as MPA president, the MPA Executive is pleased to announce that Maki Takken has been appointed as President. Maki had recently joined the executive team as a non-elected member, and brings a...
Maki Takken appointed MPA President
Following an EOI process triggered by Kitty Chiller’s resignation as MPA president, the MPA Executive is pleased to announce that Maki Takken has been appointed as President. Maki had recently joined the executive team as a non-elected member, and brings a...
Kitty Chiller steps down from MPA after 12 years as President
Kitty Chiller AM has made the ‘very difficult decision’ to step down as the President of Modern Pentathlon Australia. After being involved in the sport for four decades, including the last 12 years as President while also holding down several other demanding roles,...
National team selections for 2022 international events
Modern Pentathlon Australia is excited to announce the following athletes who have been selected as part of the national team to participate in upcoming international events in 2022. International competition experience and exposure is necessary for our athletes to...
Janse van Rensburg wins first title and Lanskey wins third, while Oliver and Temesi scorch the Laser-Run
Australia’s outstanding pentathletes have turned out in record numbers, adapted to the new competition format really well and delivered impressive performances at the 2022 National Championships in Melbourne. The 34 entries, with two from Singapore, was very pleasing...
New members of the MPA Executive elected with Chiller to continue to lead the sport during this important time
Three new representatives were elected to the Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) Executive at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Melbourne on Friday night, after the first day of competition at the 2022 National Championships. As per the Constitution, and is tradition...
Great opening day of competition at the 2022 Nationals
After the first day of competition at the 2022 Australian Championships in Melbourne there have been plenty of fantastic performances and an extremely tight contest for the senior women’s title. The day started with the Riding competition at Willow Lane Equestrian...
Congratulations to Queensland based Modern Pentathlete Analiese Murphy on recently winning the Mayoral Award Future Stars from the @goldcoastacademyofsport
This award is given to an athlete who has shown outstanding commitment to all aspects of training and study. Athletes awarded in this... area have shown dedication to training and also shown other leadership qualities within sessions. The athlete’s coaches and peers have acknowledged them for their contribution and potential to further develop as outstanding sports people.
Analiese has also been selected in the athlete development program ‘looking towards LA2028’
#modernpentathlon #laserrun #running #shooting #swimming #fencing #epee #showjumping #multisport #multisportathlete
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Youth Athletes Colby Devlin and Amos Vagg are competing in the Fencing North Waikato Larsen Tournament in Hamilton NZ today🤺🤺🤺
These young athletes were in NZ for the Waikato Modern Pentathlon Festival last weekend. Staying on and making the most of the available opportunities to ...gain some valuable competition experience. Best of luck guys!
#modernpentathlon #LaserRun #running #shooting #fencing #epee #swimming #showjumping #multisport #multisportathlete
Congratulations to Queensland based Modern Pentathlete Analiese Murphy on recently winning the Mayoral Award Future Stars from the @goldcoastacademyofsport
This award is given to an athlete who has shown outstanding commitment to all
aspects of training and study. Athletes awarded in... this area have shown dedication to training and also shown other leadership qualities within sessions. The athlete’s coaches and peers have acknowledged them for their contribution and potential to further develop as outstanding sports people.
Analiese has also been selected in the athlete development program ‘looking towards LA2028’
#modernpentathlon #laserrun #running #shooting #swimming #fencing #epee #showjumping #multisport #multisportathlete
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