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Tatiana Thomatos produced a heroic Laser Run performance to deliver a hugely satisfying gold medal for South Africa in a gripping conclusion to the Women’s Final at the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon U17 World Championships.
The 16-year-old Thomatos (RSA) overhauled a 15-second deficit with some faultless running and shooting as she reeled in Tulya Kesebir of Türkiye to claim the biggest global medal of her glittering young career.
Tuesday had a golden touch for the victorious teams from Egypt and Czechia as the penultimate action of the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon Junior World Championships saw two thrilling Relay Finals featuring 20 nations.
Czechia made their first medal of the week a very meaningful one as Klara Juskova and Teodor Raska combined for Mixed Relay gold to bring the curtain down on the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon U17 World Championships.
A stacked field of 20 nations representing four continents gave fans in Kaunas (LTU one final glimpse into the sport’s future. It looks very bright for Czechia (Juskova/Raska) after their duo turned in a superbly consistent performance across all five disciplines to top the podium on Wednesday.
France found a golden finish on the closing day of the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon Junior World Championships as Coline Flavin and Ernest Brugot combined to deliver Mixed Relay glory in Kaunas (LTU).
- Eleven nations share 14 world titles in wide-open combined championships
- Crowns fit well on new junior champions Karbownik (POL) and Bovenzi (ITA)
- Egypt, Hungary and Czechia top medal table as Lithuania finish on high
Eleven nations joined the gold rush at the first combined UIPM Pentathlon World Championships of 2026, sharing 14 world titles among their Junior (U22) and U17 athletes in another global celebration of the reimagined Modern Pentathlon.
A strong cohort of Modern Pentathlon officials has completed the UIPM Judges Certification Programme (JCP) in Ankara (TUR), enhancing technical expertise ahead of the 2026 European Senior Championships.
Offering certification across Levels 1, 2 and 3, the course formed part of preparations for one of Europe's premier Modern Pentathlon events while supporting the long-term development of technical officials in Türkiye.
A new generation of Modern Pentathlon judges has strengthened its technical expertise through the UIPM Judges Certification Programme (JCP) in Barcelona (ESP), ahead of the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon U19 and Tetrathlon U15 World Championships.
The course provided certification opportunities across Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the JCP, helping to prepare officials for one of the most important youth competitions on the UIPM calendar while supporting the continued development of technical officiating in Spain.
- New e-card system replaces plastic cards and international shipping
- Credentials updated instantly after courses, renewals and level progression
- Direct notifications will strengthen communication across the technical community
MONACO: August 06, 2026 – The Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) has launched a new digital licensing card system for judges and coaches, delivering a more sustainable, efficient and connected approach to technical certification.
As we approach the seasonal showpiece of the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Championships in Guiyang, China from August 24-30, UIPM News takes a look at the top contenders vying for global glory. With less than two years to go until the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, it’s a crucial moment for podium hopefuls to test their mettle at the top level of Pentathlon.
Mohamed fully fit to defend his crown
Ilke Ozyuksel provided host nation Türkiye with an exquisite gold medal as Egor Gromadskii marked the return of Russia on Finals day at the 2026 European Modern Pentathlon Championships in Istanbul (TUR).