Coaches Corner
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
National team selections for 2022 international events
Modern Pentathlon Australia is excited to announce the following athletes who have been selected as part of the national team to participate in upcoming international events in 2022. International competition experience and exposure is necessary for our athletes to...
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.
UIPM confirms successful bids from Bath, Ankara and Bali for upcoming future events
Three host cities confirmed for three major UIPM events
NUTRITION: Energy Intake for Adolescents
Sports Dietitian Australia As we head into the season and training may increase as the world opens up (with vaccination rates), we need to ensure we are refuelling our athletes adequately to keep up with the demands of training. We also know that providing adequate...
WATT LAYING A NEW PATH IN AIS ELEVATE COACH PROGRAM
Modern Pentathlete Tully Watt is embracing great learning opportunities as she takes part in the AIS Elevate Coach Program. Developed by the Australian Institute of Sport to build upon the successful Elevate e-Coach Program that was piloted in 2020, a tailored...
Fernon sacrificed so much and gained a lot more
Ed Fernon didn't have anything to prove and he knew the sacrifices involved, but he wanted to challenge himself against the world's best pentathletes at the Olympic Games again. As a 24-year-old he was 27th at the London Olympic Games after only a few years in the...
Ed and Marina all set for Tokyo competition
Australia’s Olympic pentathlon representatives Ed Fernon and Marina Carrier arrived in the Tokyo Olympic Village on Saturday night and have got straight into their training, final preparations, and venue familiarisation.
Esposito shares advice to Tokyo Team and confirms intentions for Paris 2024
At home being a mum and not in Tokyo, Chloe Esposito wishes the team well and confirms her motivation for Paris 2024
Ed Fernon’s letter to the youth of Australia
Aussie kids inspired Ed Fernon at London 2012 through their letters of support, so he is returning the favour and sharing advice and his tips for success.
Time Trial Results
For the ongoing development of performances to track improvement, we encourage everyone to participate in our national time trial program. We encourage all athletes to participate in the scheduled time trials and to share their results as a means of connecting the...
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...
UIPM Level 2 Judges Course and Accreditation Opportunity
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...
Be prepared! Triathle and Laser Run Championships Training Program
Want to get ready for the National Triathle and Laser Run Championships next month? With a little under seven weeks until the event, MPA has put together a 6-week training program to help all our athletes compete at their best. Starting April 19, the weekly program is...
Everything you need to know about Triathle!
Never competed in a triathlon before? Here's everything you need to know! Triathle made its debut on international stage at the UIPM Biathle-Triathle World Championships 2013 in Cyprus where athletes compete in a shoot-swim-run competition. Australian athletes have...
AIS funding brings new targets to competition
Modern Pentathlon Australia is proud to continue providing support to the national community with the latest in Laser Run technology and equipment, thanks to a grant provided by the Australian Institute of Sport. Provided on loan to Modern Pentathlon Victoria for an...
Fernon and Carrier return to competition this weekend
Australia’s selected representatives for the Tokyo Olympics Games, Ed Fernon and Marina Carrier, will return to competition this weekend along with around 30 other Australian competitors including some of the sports brightest young stars. The two days of...
2021 National Championships Postponement
In light of the on-going restrictions and recently heightened risk relating to the COVID pandemic, it is with great regret that MPA has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 National Championships, originally scheduled to be held in Melbourne on 27 & 28...
Season Schedule
For the latest list of upcoming events, download the season calendar via the link below: CALENDAR DOWNLOAD
Strategies to eliminate fatigue: understanding recovery post-training
Our bodies need to recover following intense bouts of work such as hard training. (reference: NSWIS news) Following exercise, we experience both muscular and mental fatigue. Various recovery methods will decrease these types of fatigue and promote...
2021 Anti-Doping Policy
The Modern Pentathlon Australia Anti-Doping policy is the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021, and found here on the Sport Integrity Australia website. All members, participants and non-participants in the sport...
Training Hubs
We have had some great traction with Modern Pentathlon development over the past month or so and have consequently seen a number of Modern Pentathlon Training Hubs popping up around the country. We are all familiar with the incredibly knowledgeable Eszter and Adam in...
High Performance Team Information
Information for high performance athletes and coaches. Selection Criteria Tokyo 2020 - Modern Pentathlon Nomination Criteria - 16 August 2019Tokyo 2020 - AOC Nomination and Selection By-Law - 16 August 2019Tokyo 2020 - UIPM Qualification System - Modern...
Performance Pathways Training Programs
In order to assist both athletes and coaches in their session and competition preparations, MPA has developed training programs that can be used to develop fitness. If you have any questions or feedback regarding these programs, please contact Pathways and Performance...
Athlete Categorisation
OVERVIEW Athlete categorisation is a national framework to identify athletes with the greatest potential to contribute to the Australia’s high-performance targets. Athlete Categorisation will be used to inform the prioritisation of support to athletes in support of...
Laser Run: Shooting Fundamentals and Tips
Developing, Building and Improving your Shooting &Laser Run When beginning your journey with laser running, it is paramount that in the early stages you develop your shooting and your running separately. Shooting Set up and skill acquisition You need to ensure...
MPA Endorses New AIS Position Statement on Disorder Eating in High Performance Sport
Following months of consultation with stakeholders across the country, the Australian Institute of Sport announced its position statement for national sporting organisations to assist with the on-going development and care of their athletes. Today, Modern Pentathlon...
Modern Pentathlon Australia appoints Bernhard Petruschinski as Pathways Consultant Coach
Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) is excited to announce the appointment of Bernhard Petruschinski as Pathways Consultant Coach. With more than 30 years’ experience training high performance Modern Pentathlon athletes, Petruschinski has been involved in the sport...
MPA secures performance solutions grant
Following months of hard work, Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) is thrilled to announce that new grant funding has been secured to develop new and improved athlete pathways.Focused heavily on developing athlete categorisation and engagement with the national...