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MPA conducts community consultation and confirms their position to the UIPM on the decision to remove Riding after Paris 2024
Executive Summary of Riding consultation and Position Statement to UIPM
MPA consulting with members and considering its position on the UIPM’s announcement to remove Riding after Paris 2024
MPA will continue our own dialogue with members ahead of the UIPM Congress (November 27-28) and provide all feedback to the UIPM.
Position Statement – COVID-19 Vaccinations
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our sport. Since the national lockdown in 2020, we have continued to experience the effects of COVID through extended lockdowns in state jurisdictions, border closures, the cancellation of national and international...
Australian Championships Newsletter: Event Updates
Modern Pentathlon Australia is hosting the Australian National Championships on December 17-19, 2021 in Canberra at the Australian Institute of Sport. The National Championships will see the fencing take place on day one and the...
General Information
Accommodation There is a vast array of accommodation options in Canberra to suit all budgets. Please visit https://visitcanberra.com.au/accommodation Informal Modern Pentathlon Dinner Saturday Evening An informal social dinner will be organised on...
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...
MPA Official Newsletters
As the national governing body of Modern Pentathlon in Australia we hope that our Performance Pathways Newsletters will provide our community with helpful information and resources for training, competition and development of the sport around the country. Sent...
Fernon celebrates arrival of third child from hotel quarantine
Ed Fernon has celebrated the safe arrival of his third child into the world, from hotel quarantine
UIPM Introduces new measures to urgently improve horse welfare in Modern Pentathlon
Yesterday UIPM released a media statement in regards to the show jumping discipline at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and its intended course of action. MPA strongly supports the swift but considered action taken by UIPM and we look forward to assisting the process...
Kitty Chiller AM addresses riding controversy in Tokyo
Dear MPA members and fans of Modern Pentathlon, Given the recent completion of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and the controversy surrounding our sport at the Games, I wanted to take this opportunity to write to you all. Firstly though I want to congratulate...
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...
Carrier proud of gutsy performance after long journey to Tokyo
Marina Carrier has produced a gutsy performance on Olympic debut to place 27th at the Tokyo Games.
Carrier ready to enjoy her big day at the Games
Today is Marina Carrier’s day to shine and enjoy being a Modern Pentathlon Olympian.
Carrier and Fernon start pentathlon campaigns with fencing ranking rounds
After 18 months of no international competition, modern pentathletes Marina Carrier and Ed Fernon were back representing Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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.
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...
Coronavirus Information
MPA is committed to taking all preventive measures against COVID-19 infection during the competition time, following all the state government and MPA recommendations. Appropriate measures will be implemented to ensure a safe environment for all. MPA will...
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:...
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