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...
Modern Pentathlon Australia News
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,...
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 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,...
Janse van Rensburg wins first title and Lanskey wins third, while Oliver and Temesi scorch the Laser-Run
Australia’s outstanding pentathletes have turned out in record numbers, adapted to the new competition format really well and delivered impressive performances at the 2022 National Championships in Melbourne. The 34 entries, with two from Singapore, was very pleasing...
New members of the MPA Executive elected with Chiller to continue to lead the sport during this important time
Three new representatives were elected to the Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) Executive at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Melbourne on Friday night, after the first day of competition at the 2022 National Championships. As per the Constitution, and is tradition...
2022 Nationals has record entries, new format and Executive elections
It is an exciting time for Modern Pentathlon in Australia with competition at the 2022 Modern Pentathlon Australian Championships starting in Melbourne on Friday, April 22. After two long years of postponements and cancellations it is fantastic for the sport to have...
MPA conducts community consultation and confirms their position to the UIPM on the decision to remove Riding after Paris 2024
Following the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) decision to remove Riding from Modern Pentathlon after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and replace it with a new fifth discipline, Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) has received strong feedback from current and...
28 Modern Pentathletes named to Pony Club Victoria Tetrathlon Team
MPA would like to congratulate the 28 athletes who have been selected to the Pony Club Victoria Tetrathlon State Team: Lachlan NichollsAmos VaggTully Watt Matilda MasonZoe AddinsallXanthe WadeTessa LeenJaelina KileyAlana DochertyChloe A’HerneChloe LeenLachlan...
EVENT INFO: The Inaugural National Triathle and Laser Run Championships
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our event on 29th & 30th May 2021.The Triathle is a development initiative to support the Olympic sport of Modern Pentathlon. The laser run is a stand-alone event and is the final exciting discipline of the full...