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,...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
During 2020, MPA ran an online Level 1 Judges course led by Pedro, with 17 attendees. We can now officially accredit those completed this course and are able to attend the National Triathle and Laser Run championship next month to be assessed by Pedro (Head UPIM Judge...