Fernon set for second Olympics with remarkable comeback
Australian modern pentathletes Ed Fernon and Rhys Lanskey both came into the Olympic qualifying event in China with different stories and ‘nothing to lose’. And while Fernon won the Oceania spot for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with a remarkable performance and...
Carrier just falls short of automatic Olympic qualification
Missed training and competition, due to a recent leg stress fracture, took its toll on Marina Carrier at the Asia/Oceania Championships in China on Monday. The 23-year-old did remarkably well to be on the start line and competed to exhaustion, but it just wasn’t...
Carrier one competition away from Olympic qualification
The scene is set for Marina Carrier to claim the women’s modern pentathlon Oceania spot for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Asia/Oceania Championships in Wuhan China on 11 November. Four years ago, at the same event, she was the second placed Oceania athlete...
Tokyo Olympic Games – Modern Pentathlon events
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.
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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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