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Nominations now open for the John Pennell Award

Nominations now open for the John Pennell Award

Modern Pentathlon Australia is pleased to announce that nominations for the annual John Pennell Award are now open.  This Award was established in memory of John Pennell OAM, a former MPA president whose contribution to modern pentathlon in Australia spanned...

Kate Thompson receives OAM Honour

Kate Thompson receives OAM Honour

Modern Pentathlon Australia wishes to congratulate Anne-Catherine (Kate) Thompson who was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the sport of modern pentathlon. Kate has been the secretary and director of sport at Modern Pentathlon Victoria...

Announcing the Inaugural Oceania Training Challenge

Wondering where to start with OCR?  Looking for inspiration to pep up your training routine?  Stuck at a desk all day and wishing you could improve your strength, balance and co-ordination? Well, wonder and look no further…the inaugural Oceania Fitness...

MPA Position Statement

MPA Position Statement

Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) is proud to represent the interests of the modern pentathlon community in Australia. In Australia, modern pentathlon receives very little Government funding. Our community relies on goodwill and the collective effort of...

Tribute John Pennell OAM

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,...