Athlete Profile: Amro El Geziry
| Date of Birth: | 1986-11-29 |
| Home: | Egypt |
| Height: | 185cm |
| Weight: | 78kg |
| Language: | Arabic & English |
| Profession: | Doctor |
| Why you started the sport: | Because it’s so different, interesting and difficult. In addition, I followed the steps of my older brother Emad who is a former pentathlete (participated in Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.) |
| Interesting Story: : | I have a brother Emad who competed in the Sydney Olympic Games and I’ve another brother Omar who also competes on the international Pentathlon circuit. |
| Coach: | Walid Sayed |
| Event Preference: | Swimming, Fencing & Riding |
| Highlights: | 3rd World Championships Relay 2009
5th World Cup #2 2009 7th World Cup Final 2009 10th World Cup Final 2012 12th World Championships 2012 |
| Modern Pentathlon since: | 2000 |
| Discipline | Personal Best | Average |
| Best Total Points Performance | 5816, UIPM Senior World Championships (2012-05-07) | 5539 |
| Best 25m Swim Performance | 1:52.28, 1456 Points UIPM World Cup Final (2013-05-31) | 01:55:42 |
| Best 50m Swim Performance | 1:55.70, 1412 Points XXX Olympic Games - Modern Pentathlon Event (2012-08-11) | 01:59:31 |
| Best Riding Points | 1200, Open Junior Championships of Poland (2007-08-11) | 1110 |
| Best Combined Performance | 10:55.32, 2380 Points UIPM World Cup #1 (2012-03-08) | 12:00:38 |
Senior Pentathlon World Ranking
| Date | Rank | Points | Event One | Event Two | Event Three |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-01 | 18 | 127 |
UIPM World Cup #2 Rio de Janeiro, 2013-03-20 5th, 46pts |
UIPM World Cup Final Nizhny - Novgorod, 2013-05-31 14th, 44pts |
UIPM World Cup #1 Palm Springs CA, 2013-02-20 11th, 37pts |
Senior World Cup Standings
| Date | Rank | Points | Event One | Event Two | Event Three |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-01 | 18 | 83 |
UIPM World Cup #2 Rio de Janeiro, 2013-03-20 5th, 46pts |
UIPM World Cup #1 Palm Springs CA, 2013-02-20 11th, 37pts |
Performances
| Date | Position | Competition | Category | Phase | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | 4th | Kremlin Cup, Moscow, Russian Federation | Senior | Final | |
| Jun 2013 | 14th | UIPM World Cup Final, Nizhny - Novgorod, Russian Federation | Senior | Final | 44 |
| Mar 2013 | 5th | UIPM World Cup #2, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Senior | Final | 46 |
| Feb 2013 | 11th | UIPM World Cup #1, Palm Springs CA, United States of America | Senior | Final | 37 |
| Aug 2012 | 33rd | XXX Olympic Games - Modern Pentathlon Event, London, Great Britain | Senior | Final | 23 |
| May 2012 | 10th | UIPM World Cup Final, Chengdu, China | Senior | Final | 52 |
| May 2012 | 12th | UIPM Senior World Championships, Rome, Italy | Senior | Final | 48 |
| Apr 2012 | 11th | UIPM World Cup #4, Rostov, Russian Federation | Senior | Final | 37 |
| Apr 2012 | 15th | UIPM World Cup #3, Szazhalombatta, Hungary | Senior | Qualification B | 5 |
| Mar 2012 | 13th | UIPM World Cup #2, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Senior | Qualification C | 9 |
| Mar 2012 | 14th | UIPM World Cup #1, Charlotte NC, United States of America | Senior | Final | 34 |
| Sep 2011 | 23rd | UIPM Senior World Championships, Moscow, Russian Federation | Senior | Final | 33 |
| Sep 2011 | 14th | UIPM Senior World Championships, Moscow, Russian Federation | Senior | Team-relay 3 members | |
| Sep 2011 | 11th | UIPM Senior World Championships, Moscow, Russian Federation | Senior | Team | |
| Jun 2011 | 24th | Kremlin Cup, Moscow, Russian Federation | Senior | Final | |
| May 2011 | 20th | UIPM World Cup #4, Chengdu, China | Senior | Qualification B | 1 |
| May 2011 | 28th | UIPM World Cup #3, Budapest, Hungary | Senior | Final | 20 |
| Apr 2011 | 14th | UIPM World Cup #2, Sassari, Italy | Senior | Qualification A | 8 |
| Sep 2010 | 20th | UIPM Senior World Championships, Chengdu, China | Senior | Final | 36 |
| Jun 2010 | 13th | UIPM World Cup Final, Moscow, Russian Federation | Senior | Final | 46 |
| Jun 2010 | 14th | UIPM World Cup 5, Berlin, Germany | Senior | Qualification B | 7 |
| May 2010 | 19th | UIPM World Cup 4, Budapest, Hungary | Senior | Final | 29 |
| Mar 2010 | 28th | UIPM World Cup 2, Cairo, Egypt | Senior | Final | 20 |
| Mar 2010 | 23rd | UIPM World Cup 1, Playa del Carme, Mexico | Senior | Final | 25 |
| Sep 2009 | 7th | World Cup Final 2009, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Senior | Final | 58 |
| Aug 2009 | 16th | Senior World Championships, London, Great Britain | Senior | Qualification C | 9 |
| Aug 2009 | 3rd | Senior World Championships, London, Great Britain | Senior | Team-relay 2 members | |
| May 2009 | 18th | World Cup 4 2009, Rome, Italy | Senior | Final | 30 |
| Apr 2009 | 5th | World Cup 2 2009, Cairo, Egypt | Senior | Final | 46 |
| Mar 2009 | 11th | World Cup 1 2009 NEW DATES, Mexico City, Mexico | Senior | Final | 37 |
| Aug 2008 | 32nd | Olympic Games Modern Pentathlon, Beijing, China | Senior | Final | 24 |
| Jun 2008 | 32nd | Senior World Championships, Budapest, Hungary | Senior | Qualification C | 1 |
| May 2008 | 29th | World Cup 5 2008, Kladno, Czech Republic | Senior | Qualification B | 1 |
| Apr 2008 | 14th | World Cup 4 2008, Madrid, Spain | Senior | Final | 34 |
| Mar 2008 | 6th | Combined event 3, Millfield, Great Britain | Senior | Final | |
| Feb 2008 | 22nd | World Cup 1 2008, Cairo, Egypt | Senior | Qualification C | 1 |
| Sep 2007 | 16th | World Junior Championships, Caldas da Rainh, Portugal | Junior | Final | 40 |
| Sep 2007 | 8th | World Junior Championships, Caldas da Rainh, Portugal | Junior | Team-relay 3 members | |
| Aug 2007 | 1st | Open Junior Championships of Poland, Drzonkow, Poland | Junior | Final | 20 |
| Jul 2007 | 11th | Open Senior Championships of Poland, Drzonkow, Poland | Senior | Final | 20 |
| Jun 2007 | 21st | World Cup 2007 6, Rome, Italy | Senior | Qualification A | 1 |
| May 2007 | 25th | World Cup 2007 5 Men, Drzonkow, Poland | Senior | Qualification A | 1 |
| May 2007 | 40th | World Cup 2007 4 Men, Budapest, Hungary | Senior | Final | 8 |
| Apr 2007 | 27th | World Cup 2007 3, Millfield, Great Britain | Senior | Final | 21 |
| Mar 2007 | 13th | World Cup 2007 2, Cairo, Egypt | Senior | Final | 35 |
| Feb 2007 | 1st | African Championships Olympic Qualfication, Cairo, Egypt | Senior | Final | 40 |
| Nov 2006 | 13th | Senior World Championships, Guatemala, Guatemala | Senior | Final | 35 |
| Oct 2006 | 10th | USA Open National Championsips , Colorado, United States of America | Senior | Final | 21 |
| Sep 2006 | 18th | World Cup Final 2006, Chianciano, Italy | Senior | Final | 30 |
| Sep 2006 | 25th | World Cup 5, Cairo, Egypt | Senior | Final | 23 |
| Aug 2006 | 7th | Junior World Championships, Shanghai, China | Junior | Final | 42 |
| May 2006 | 12th | World Cup 2006 #4, Budapest, Hungary | Senior | Qualification A | 11 |
| Apr 2006 | 21st | World Cup 2006 3 , Berlin, Germany | Senior | Final | 27 |
| Apr 2006 | 18th | World Cup 2006 #2, Millfield, Great Britain | Senior | Final | 30 |
| Mar 2006 | 1st | 6th African Open Championships, Cairo, Egypt | Senior | Final | 60 |
| Mar 2006 | 1st | Barcelona International Meeting, Barcelona, Spain | Junior | Final | 40 |
| Aug 2005 | 13th | 2005 World Championships, Senior Men, Warsaw, Poland | Senior | Qualification B | |
| Jul 2005 | 24th | Junior World championships, Moscow, Russian Federation | Junior | Final | |
| Jul 2005 | 1st | INTERNATIONAL MEETING VALLDOREIX, Barcelona, Spain | Junior | Final | |
| May 2005 | 1st | Junior International Drzonków (POL) MEN, DRZONKÓW, Poland | Junior | Final | |
| Feb 2005 | 15th | 5Th Open African Championships, Cairo, Egypt | Senior | Final | |
| Sep 2004 | 9th | WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS YOUTH A, Albena, Bulgaria | Youth A | Final | |
| Jul 2004 | 13th | Junior World Championships , Szekesfehervar, Hungary | Junior | Qualification A | |
| Mar 2003 | 30th | III Open African Championships, Cairo, Egypt | Senior | Final | |
| Mar 2003 | 9th | III Open African Championships, Cairo, Egypt | Senior | Team-relay 3 members | |
| Mar 2002 | 8th | 2nd Open African Championship, Cairo, Egypt | Senior | Team-relay 3 members | |
| Aug 2001 | 52nd | Worlc Championships Youth A, Upsala, Sweden | Youth A | Final |
News
Russia’s Ilia Frolov is toast of Moscow with victory at Kremlin CupJun 18th Jun, 13
The home crowd were left delighted as Ilia Frolov claimed the Men’s trophy at the Kremlin Cup this weekend. The experienced 29-year-old was neck and neck with several athletes throughout the day, including his compatriot Aleksandr Lesun, but his composure in the combined made the difference as he triumphed in style to take top spot.
Sensational Prades takes Men’s World Cup Final gold
Jun 1st Jun, 13
Some unbelievable shooting from Valentin Prades saw the Frenchman claim his maiden career title with gold at the 2013 UIPM World Cup Series Final. A sumptuous display of poise and finesse in the combined ensured the 20-year-old, who started the ultimate event a second ahead of his rivals, crossed the finished line with enough time to take in a career defining moment.
France’s Prades leads Final with just combined to go
Jun 1st Jun, 13
Fledgling French talent Valentin Prades took full advantage of the slip-up but Russia’s Ilia Frolov to top the leaderboard with 3472 points after the ride, which ensures he will start the combined in pole.
El Geziry beats British duo to win swim
Jun 1st Jun, 13
Some sensational times in the pool saw ten athletes record sub-2 mins times in the Men’s World Cup Final swim. Egypt’s Amro El Geziry was the quickest with a time of 1:52:28, just ahead of the pair from Great Britain Jamie Cooke and Joe Evans.
Gyenesei and Marosi ahead before combined
May 13th May, 13
Hungarian duo Leila Gyenesei and Adam Marosi are now in pole position to deliver a gold that has so far eluded the host national in Budapest as they begin the combied ahead of the pack. The pair, who won the inaugural Mixed Relay at World Cup #1 in Palm Springs, USA, has proved formidable this season.
Marosi takes sensational gold in Men’s Final at World Cup #2 Rio
Mar 23rd Mar, 13
Hungary’s Adam Marosi confirmed he is the man in form this season with gold at the UIPM World Cup #2 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 28-year-old, who came second at World Cup #1 in Palm Springs last month, was near flawless in the shooting as he came from sixth position to win the combined event in style at the Deodoro Zone course.
Woodbridge fastest in pool
Mar 21st Mar, 13
Great Britain’s Nicholas Woodbridge glided through the water to claim first place and 1380 points with a time of 1:58:38 in the Men’s Qualification Group ‘B’ swim ahead of Egypt’s Amro El Geziry and compatriot James Cooke.
Lesun (RUS) takes first Gold of 2013
Feb 23rd Feb, 13
World #1 Aleksander Lesun (RUS) takes first Gold of 2013 at the Modern Pentathlon World Cup in Palm Springs, USA. The World Champion and World #1 shot flawlessly and never looked like letting the gold medal leave his grasp during the combined event. Olympic Bronze Medalist Adam Marosi (HUN) ran his way into the silver medal and Joseph Evans (GBR) hung on for a well-deserved bronze.
