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...
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...
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...
Nominations now open for the John Pennell Award
Modern Pentathlon Australia is pleased to announce that nominations for the annual John Pennell Award are now open. This Award was established in memory of John Pennell OAM, a former MPA president whose contribution to modern pentathlon in Australia spanned...
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...
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...
UPCOMING EVENTS
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 […]
Don’t miss out on this fantastic fencing camp. Registrations open Sept 16.
Congratulations to Genevieve van Rensburg on her election to the UIPM Athletes Committee👏
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