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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...
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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...
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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...
Modern Pentathlon Development Camp
Australian Institute of Sport Canberra, ACT, AustraliaModern 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 […]
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Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) will be conducting an Athlete Development Training Camp at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Canberra from...
modernpentathlon.org.auHere is an article from Guardian Australia which mentions Australian Modern Pentathlete Genevieve van Rensburg
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From a debutant kitesurfer to a taekwondo fighter who works at a sandwich shop, a selection of athletes flying under the radar at the Games
www.theguardian.comCheck out this NBN News interview with Genevieve Janse van Rensburg 🇦🇺💚💛
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One of the original events of the modern Olympics... the Pentathlon is also one of the most difficul
www.nbnnews.com.auWe will never forget the amazing laser run which propelled Chloe Esposito into the gold medal position in Rio with such style. The culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice 🇦🇺💚💛
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Let’s paint Australia Green and Gold on Friday August 2 💚💛
Just 7 days to go until the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! Who is excited? We are💚💛
In the meantime check out this great article about Genevieve Janse van Rensburg’s Olympic journey.
https://thecoalface.net.au/pentathlete-en-route-to-paris/
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At just 20 years old, Singleton-born Genevieve Janse van Rensburg is about to achieve her ultimate goal – competing in the Modern Pentathlon at the...
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