Statement from the MPA Executive Board

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...

Statement from the MPA Executive Board

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

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

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...

Temesi Crowned World Champion

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

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 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,...

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