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    Modern Pentathlon

    Modern Pentathlon

    LATEST NEWS

    EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 25- 30 JUNE - LIVE INTERNET TV - The European Championships are currently underway in Leipzig, Germany. For those fans eager to follow the competition from afar, UIPM will broadcast the two days of finals live via internet tv. The coverage will include live emission of the equestrian and combined events with highlights from the fence and swim.

    To watch reviews of the individual final in fence, swim and combined events click here.

    The diversity and essence of the Modern Pentathlete has been caputered in a stunning collection of photos by Shoko Ogushi in her book MODERN PENTATHLON. A sneak peak at the cover of the book features current World Champion, Ilia Frolov of Russia. The book will be available on line from Amazon.de mid July (€19.80).  In addition a special limited edition of 150 copies (€15.90) will also be available at the European Championships featuring the women pentathletes.  To learn more about the book and photographer Shoko Ogushi, click here.

    2009 Media Guide - As we near the climax of the 2009 season with the World Championships in London, be sure that you have your guide to the best athletes in the sport. Jornalists or other media interested in receiving a copy should contact UIPM Headquarters.

    Tickets for the 2009 World Championships are on sale now - be fast to secure your entry into the Modern Pentathlon event of the year! Be part of the action as the sport's elite compete for the exclusive title of 'World Champion 2009' See further details below.  

    May was an action packed month with two world cup events. Did you miss some of the action? No worries, catch up with what happened with the competition summaries and highlight videos here. 

    Concerned about the potential impact of the Swine Flu on travelling for sporting events. The UIPM Medical Committee have issues a recommendation for athletes and delegations about the symptoms, precautions to take and treatment. Download here.

    UPCOMING COMPETITIONS

    In June three continental championships will take place:

    • ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Seoul, Korea - 7-13 June
    • EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Leipzig, Germany - 25-30 June
    • NORCECA CHAMPIONSHIPS Palm Springs CA, USA - 4-7 June

    THE 2009 SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS are just over two months away. The LOC has distributed the official competition invitation. National Federations have until 14 June to complete FORM A to start the regestration process.  Download the competition invitation.

    Competition Invitations are also available for the following comeptitions:

    • YOUTH A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 22-27 July Cairo (EGY)
    • Open Senior Championships Poland 6-7 June - Drzonkow (POL)
    • European Youth A Championships 9-14 September - Alanya (TUR) 
    • European Junior Championships 1-5 July - Arbantes (POR)

    To register for these competitions download the invitations here.

    UIPM MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

    5 June 2009 - The May edition of the UIPM Monthly Newsletter "Pentathlon News" can be downloaded here

    LONDON, ENGLAND
    13-17 August, Crystal Palace

    TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

    The 2009 World Championships LOC launched ticket sales on 1 June. Tickets can be bought in advance online through Ticketmaster (at a discounted rate before 15 June) and will also be available at the gate. For further information about buying tickets please go to www.pentathlongb.org/mpwc and click on 'Spectator Info'

    The competition invitation letter has also been sent to all Member Federations. Registration for delegations in FORM A is due on 14 June. A strict deadline is in place and no exception will be made for late entries.

    IMPORTANT VISA INFORMATION

    Great Britain has recently changed visa rules and proceedures. It is important that all delegations check they have the necessary visas to enter Great Britain. To find out momre visit the World Championships website or contact the Great British Embassy in your country.

    COMBINED EVENT

    UIPM Member Federations voted in favour of adopting the "combined event" as the new competition format for Modern Pentathlon at the UIPM Congress in late November. The "combined event" refers specifically to the run and shoot disciplines which will now be competed continuously in 3 x 5 shots and 3 x 1km run. The change in format will be effective as at 1 January 2009. To learn more about the combined event click here.

    BIATHLE

    BIATHLE WORLD TOUR - Results of the 2008 Biathle World Tour are available here

    The Biathle World Tour 2009 is in action with the first competition of the season in Cape Town a great success. The host for the fourth stop in the series - Lignano Sabbiadoro in Italy have just released the competition invitation. To be part of the action be sure to register!

    BIATHLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

    The beautiful Prinipality of Monaco will again host the Biathle World Championships, this year in its 11th edition. All the action will take place on the famous Plague Mala on 20 September. Be sure to register for this action packed day by 31 August.  

    Complete information on the sport of Biathle is available here on our web site.

    MASTERS

    UIPM Masters held their first competition of the year, a Winter Pentathlon on 17-18 January. The Winter Pentathlon consists of five events include shooting, giant slalom, 5.4 km cross country ski, fencing and riding. Swedish pentathletes, Erik Johansson and Michael Brandt excelled in this winter adaptation of their professional sport, finishing first and second respectively. Bernhard Ziganki Austria completed the podium in third position. In the women’s competition, Heidi Walli took gold on home soil, while Ute Shifmann from Germany finishing second. Full results for download here.