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Farida Khalil of Egypt continued her year of unprecedented dominance by adding the UIPM 2025 U19 Pentathlon World Championships title to her swelling collection of global titles. But if the result of the Women’s Final in Druskininkai (LTU) was a familiar one, the nature of it was less so.
Nemere Szecsi of Hungary became a double age-group world champion after a stunning comeback saw the 16-year-old win the Men’s Final at the UIPM 2025 U19 Pentathlon World Championships in Druskininkai (LTU).
- Egypt phenomenon (14) takes third world title of ‘grand slam’ bid
- Hungarian breakthrough star (16) adds U19 gold to U17 crown
- Podium joy for Brazil as Xavier becomes first-ever youth medallist
- Irbin (ITA) wins historic first Para Tetrathlon World Championships
DRUSKININKAI, LITHUANIA: August 24, 2025 – The grand slam remains on for Pentathlon’s brightest starlet but she was far from the only talent shining like a beacon over the past four days.
The flagship event of the season, the UIPM 2025 Pentathlon World Championships, takes place in Kaunas, Lithuania from August 26-30. This will be the first senior championships to include the new Obstacle and reimagined Fencing disciplines. Here are five areas of interest to look out for.
A new era and a priceless opportunity
- Pentathlon pioneers ready for first edition of flagship competition with Obstacle
- 14-year-old Khalil (EGY) bids to become quadruple 2025 world champion
- Paris 2024 Olympic medallists Malan (ITA) and Seong (KOR) among contenders
For the 170+ athletes who have gathered in the Baltic region for the UIPM 2025 Pentathlon World Championships, a place in history is assured. They are pioneers, the first pentathletes to compete in a senior world championships featuring Obstacle as one of the sport’s five disciplines.
Mohanad Shaban of Egypt led the way on the first day of the UIPM 2025 Pentathlon World Championships with the highest score during Men’s Qualification.
Shaban (EGY), Paris 2024 Olympian and UIPM 2023 Pentathlon World Cup Final winner, racked up an impressive 1,552 points as he dominated Group B, with team-mate Omar Amer (EGY) finishing 2nd ahead of Yuriy Kovalchuk of Ukraine.
Valentina Martinescu of Italy shone on the second day of the UIPM 2025 Pentathlon World Championships with the highest score during Women’s Qualification.
- Laser Run comeback from world No.1 follows Hungarian Fencing masterclass
- World Cup Final silver medallist tops Group B ahead of Hulme (GBR)
- El Ashqar (EGY) injured and Bohm (HUN) eliminated in Obstacle drama
The gold and silver medallists from the UIPM 2025 Pentathlon World Cup Final, Moutaz Mohamed of Egypt and Matej Lukes of Czechia, were among the standout performers in the Men’s Semi-finals at the UIPM 2025 Pentathlon World Championships.
- Budapest (HUN) and Cairo (EGY) awarded Pentathlon World Championships
- United States returns as Pentathlon World Cup host ahead of LA28 Olympics
- Multi-sport competitions heading to India, Indonesia and Kuwait
The Executive Board (EB) of the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) met on August 27-28 and made a wide-ranging series of decisions relating to the future of UIPM Sports.
- World No.1 cruises through to Final in bid for historic ‘Farida Slam’
- European champion bosses Semi-final after thrilling duels with Karbownik (POL)
- Super Saturday thriller awaits with Seong (KOR) and Guzi (HUN) also in the mix
Farida Khalil of Egypt and Rebecca Castaudi of France looked very much like world title contenders in the Women’s Semi-finals at the UIPM 2025 Pentathlon World Championships.