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Hans Christian Andersen said: “Where words fail, music speaks.”
Modern Pentathlon was created by Baron Pierre de Coubertin and introduced to the Olympic Games in 1912; UIPM was established in 1948. Since then, pentathletes and more and more people from our global community have demonstrated their integrity, loyalty and diligence for the sport.
The beauty of sport is not only shown in its actions and motions, but also presented in its spirit and mind.
- First instalment of double-header draws 195 athletes from 40 nations
- Olympic champion Asadauskaite (LTU) returns along with athletes from China
- Strict COVID-19 Coronavirus protocols in place for competition
Almost 200 of the world’s leading pentathletes have come together for a double-header that will go a long way towards determining the remaining qualifiers for the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
UIPM 2021 Pentathlon World Cup Sofia (I) got under way today with 82 athletes taking part in the qualification round for the Women's Final.
UIPM 2021 Pentathlon World Cup Sofia (I) continued today with 99 athletes taking part in the qualification round for the Men's Final.
Marie Oteiza of France held off a seemingly unstoppable force to repeat her success from 2019 at UIPM 2021 Pentathlon World Cup Sofia (I).
Oteiza (FRA) had led the competition for much of the day but came under intense pressure from Kate French of Great Britain, chasing back-to-back golds after her success at UIPM 2021 Pentathlon World Cup Budapest.
- World No.6 claims fourth gold medal in Men’s Final in Sofia (BUL)
- Silver mends ‘broken soul and broken heart’ for Kasza (HUN)
- Palazkov (BLR) caught on last lap but holds on for bronze
He is never far from the podium and Woongtae Jun of Korea reacquainted himself with gold with a stunning victory at UIPM 2021 Pentathlon World Cup Sofia (I).
- Joy for Potapenko and Michshenko (KAZ) on final day
- Hard work earns silver for Klimiankova & Tsikhanau (Belarus)
- Kim & Seo (Korea) pip Moya & Ders (Cuba) to bronze
Elena Potapenko of Kazakhstan warmed up for what promises to be her second Olympic Games appearance by winning the Mixed Relay alongside Vladislav Michshenko at UIPM 2021 Pentathlon World Cup Sofia (I).
UIPM has written to HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH the Princess Royal to express condolences on the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who has died aged 99.
The Duke had been Patron of Pentathlon GB since 1958 and formally opened the UIPM 2001World Championships in Millfield (GBR), one year after Stephanie Cook and Kate Allenby won the country’s first Olympic Modern Pentathlon medals at Sydney 2000.
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, who has served as Honorary President of UIPM since 1996, hosted a meeting with President Dr Klaus Schormann and Secretary General Shiny Fang on April 12, 2021 within the Prince’s Palace of Monaco.
- Last chance for pentathletes to qualify for Pentathlon World Cup Final
- Second part of double-header attracts 41 nations to Sofia (BUL)
- Update on COVID-19 infection prevention measures
With 100 days to go until the opening of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the stakes are rising for the world’s most versatile athletes aiming to compete in Modern Pentathlon at the rescheduled Games.