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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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...
2023 National Team Selection Announcement
Modern Pentathlon Australia is excited to announce the following athletes and support personnel have been selected as part of the national team to participate in upcoming international events in 2023. “We saw some outstanding performances from our young athletes at...
Janse van Rensburg and Watt selected for World Cup #1 in Cairo, Egypt.
Genevieve Janse van Rensburg and Tully Watt will start their 2023 senior international campaign at World Cup #1, being held in Cairo, Egypt. March 7th to 12th. International competition experience and exposure is vital for athlete development and progression in the...
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...
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...