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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.
Pentathlon community thrilled with Brisbane 2032’s winning bid
After years of planning the Brisbane, Queensland and Australia bid for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games was comprehensivel approved by the International Olympic Committee in Tokyo. Just as Melbourne and Sydney benefited greatly by hosting the Games, Brisbane and...
TOKYO 2020: Everything you need to know!
Ahead of competition, here is everything you need to know about Modern Pentathlon! Originally founded by Pierre De Coubertin in 1912, Modern Pentathlon is a sport designed for the perfect all-around with five sports, fencing, equestrian, swimming, running and...
Our Tokyo 2020 Olympians: ED FERNON
Ed Fernon was retired from the sport for four years before deciding to make a comeback around the middle of 2019 in the quest to qualify for his second Australian Olympic Team, after representing at the London 2012 Olympic Games. He was officially selected to the 2020...
Our Tokyo 2020 Olympians: MARINA CARRIER
Marina Carrier first represented Australia in Modern Pentathlon at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China (aged 17). One year later she was the second Oceania athlete behind Chloe Espoito, who went on to create history and win Olympic gold at Rio 2016. Marina...
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...
PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES: IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVES NEW MODERN PENTATHLON FORMAT
via UIPM Decision confirms adoption of elimination format with 90-minute showcaseIOC praises ‘compact and sustainable’ solution with ‘short and dynamic competition flowUIPM President: ‘This is a proud day for our entire global Modern Pentathlon movement’ MONACO: June...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: National Triathle and Laser Run Championships
To all our competitors, Thank you for your patience and understanding with regards to the delay in getting the official draw and timings out to you all. Obviously with the last-minute impact of COVID restrictions in Victoria, there have been lengthy...
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...
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...
2021 National Triathle and Laser Run Championships
MPA is thrilled to announce the 2021 National Triathle and Laser Run Championships set to take place on May 29th & 30th. Run by MPA and the LOC led by Ben Norton, the event will provide fantastic competition experience for all our athletes from around the country....
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...
Coronavirus Information
Travelling to Victoria – Permit Required A permit system has been established for all domestic travel into Victoria. Everyone will need to apply for a permit to enter Victoria from anywhere in Australia. The permit system is based on a traffic light system which...
Cairo to host 2021 pentathlon and laser run World Champs
via the UIPM 2017 host city replaces Minsk (BLR) as venue for flagship Modern Pentathlon competitionEgypt prepares for busy summer of UIPM Sports ahead of Olympic GamesPresident Schormann praises organisers in Egypt – ‘a strong pillar of our global movement’. MONACO:...
Road to Tokyo: Carrier emerges from the waves with feet on the ground
Via UIPM Athletes deal with uncertainty in different ways. Marina Carrier hit the ocean. Negotiating the waves of the Tasman Sea was a calming distraction for the pentathlete during the enforced lockdown of 2020, not least because she was recovering from a stress...
Opportunities on the horizon for eager Australian athletes
Yesterday, the UIPM announced that, in partnership with the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation, the 2021 Youth and Junior World Championship events would be postponed. With the date now set for mid-July this year, the announcement is welcomed by Modern Pentathlon...
Seasons Greetings from Modern Pentathlon Australia!
Well as the year draws to a close, we can reflect on a year like no other and celebrate what has been achieved within our sport here on Australian soil. The progress made in the areas of education, training, coaching, high performance and pathways is something that...
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...
Australian Championships Newsletter: Event Updates
Modern Pentathlon Australia, in partnership with Local Organising Committee (LOC) Modern Pentathlon Victoria, is hosting the Australian National Championships in Melbourne on March 27 & 28, 2021. We aim to provide our athletes and community...
Event Information: Competition Venues
The Riding will be held at Gisborne Pony Club, a 40 min drive from the central hub of North Melbourne. All the remaining competition venues are located within the North Melbourne Football Club precinct, Arden Street Oval, 204-206 Arden St, North...
Event Information: Competition Format
Modern Pentathlon Australian partnership with Local Organising Committee (LOC) Modern Pentathlon Victoria, is hosting the Australian National Championships in Melbourne on March 27 & 28, 2021. The National Championships will see the riding and...
Paris 2024: UIPM welcomes IOC support for new Modern Pentathlon Format
via UIPM MONACO: December 7, 2020 Olympic Games audiences can expect to see all five disciplines in 90 minutesPresident Schormann thanks IOC for ‘recognising UIPM’s commitment to innovation’UIPM acknowledges reasons for Mixed Relay exclusion along with additional...
2021 Australian Championships: Riding Expression of Interest
The expression of interest is NOW OPEN for those who wish to compete in the Australian Modern Pentathlon Championships, March 27-28 2021. To register your interest, please complete the online form HERE. For more information about the event,...
PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES: UIPM CONDUCTS STAKEHOLDERS COMMUNICATIONS AROUND NEW MODERN PENTATHLON FORMAT
UIPM Official Communication via UIPM Video conference for National Federations follows sessions with athletes and coachesPresident Schormann stresses importance of unity ahead of IOC decision1st Vice-President Samaranch praises ‘pioneering, innovative’ approach...
MPA Announces 2021 Australian National Championships in Melbourne
After a year filled with adversity, Modern Pentathlon Australia is excited to announce that the Australian National Championships will return to Melbourne in March 2021. Working closely with the state sporting organisation, the National Championships will see...
Nikita Mawhirt named as 2021 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship Holder
via Sport Australia Hall of Fame Twenty-six additional Aussie athletes to benefit from financial support An additional 26 outstanding young athletes from across Australia will receive scholarships as part of this year’s Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship &...
Sydney 2000: Chiller reflects on historic Olympic Games
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Sydney Games, Olympian and Modern Pentathlete Kitty Chiller AM looks back on the games with pride as the event marked the first-time women were invited to take part in Modern Pentathlon. Originally added to the...
Meet our members: Kirsten Norden
Continuing with our 'Meet our Members' series, MPA is hoping to help bring the community together by highlighting some of our incredible people. As a small business owner, Kirsten Norden has experience in many different sports, first as a gymnast and then a...
UIPM 2020 Pentathlon World Championships in Cancún (MEX) cancelled
via UIPM: MONACO: September 28, 2020 – The Executive Board of the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) has voted to cancel the UIPM 2020 Pentathlon World Championships in Cancun (MEX). This would have been the first UIPM competition to take place since...
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