The "Pentathlon News" has been a successful monthly publication produced at UIPM headquarters since its conception in the early 1990’s. Throughout this time the newsletter has varied, but in April 2008 the format was distinctly changed resulting in a cleaner illustration of the sport with key articles on the monthly competitions at the front, photographs included and an easier style in which to read. The newsletter is also availiable in Spanish.

Newsletters from 2010 can be downloaded in the box at the righthand side. The 2009 newsletters can still be accessed here.

2010 In Review

January

2010 signalled a busy start for the UIPM Committees with both the Business Affairs and Technical Committees holding planning meetings for the 2010 season. The Business Affairs Committee introduced a new Modern World Cup Series Logo and the Technical Committee continued testing for the Modern Non –Air Pellet Shooting System. Finland again hosted the Pentathlon adapted to the winter conditions -shooting, giant slalom, 5.4km cross country ski, fencing and riding. We also reflect on the successful Asia/Oceania Qualification competition for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.

February

The 2010 European Competition Season started with the Hungarian Indoor Championships, British Samantha Murray and Hungarian Robert Kasza grabbed gold. UIPM celebrates Modern Pentathlon Colonel Russell's 90th Birthday. Chengdu reports steady progress in their preparation for the 2010 World Championships. UIPM portrays its Media improvement plans for 2010. We also reflect on a successful 2010 Oceania Champions in the heat of the Australian Summer.

March

The 2010 World Cup Series started off with a bang in Mexico with David Svoboda (CZE) and Lena Schoneborn (GER) grabbing gold at World Cup #1. It was a different 2 winners at World Cup #2 with Edvinas Krungolcas (LTU) and Evdokia Gretchichnikova (RUS) tasting victory in Egypt. New Zealand proved that Modern Pentathlon is still kicking down under by organising a successful National Championships. 10 top Modern Pentathlon stars proved they have what it takes to become models by taking part of a promotional photo shoot on the beach of Cancuun. Finally we keep track of the always busy President Schormann and Secretary General Bouzou.

April

The World Cup Series continued with World Cup #3 being held in Medway Great Britain. World #1 Adam Marosi (HUN) continued his winning form from 2009 to win gold along with Amalie Caze (FRA). Former Olympic Bronze Medallist Georgina Harland has been appointed as athletes Role Model for the Youth Olympic Games and further information has been released regarding the new exciting laser shooting system to be tested at the World Cup Final and the Youth Olympic Games. We also pay tribute to the late former IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch.

May

Budapest, Hungary was the next stop for the World Cup Series with World Cup #4. Russian rookie Aleksander Lesun dominated the men’s competition with Olympic Champion Lena Schoneborn (GER) doing the same in the Women’s. The young and old also competed with the European Youth A Championships taking place in Bulgaria and the Classic Masters Championships in Germany. We get an insight into the Modern Pentathlon Youth Olympic Games competition and get our first look at the Mascots for the 2012 London Olympics.

June

June saw the 2010 World Cup Series come to a dramatic climax with Frolov (RUS) and Schoneborn (GER) winning World Cup #5 in Berlin Germany. Then Marosi (HUN) made in 2 World Cup Final victories in a row in Moscow, Russia with Schoneborn capping off a remarkable season by claiming the Women’s gold. The future Olympic Champions were on show in Uppsala, Sweden for the Youth A World Championships which was the final qualification event for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games. June was also sad for the UIPM family as we had to say goodbye to one of the icons of the sport Mr Emile Jarrot who will be always remembered by all.

July

July will be remembered as David Svoboda’s (CZE)month, not only was he crowed European Champion along with Amelie Caze (FRA) he also won the prestigious CISM Championships with Elena Rublevska (LAT) claiming the women’s title. We look back on another successful Biathle World Tour and we preview the 1st Youth Olympic Games  to be held in August in Singapore and the 50^th UIPM World Championships to be held in Chengdu, China and also review the month of President Schormann.