Lesun Win's Fencing
Aleksander Lesun has led from start top finish to win the fencing discipline in the Men’s Final at the 2010 World Championships in Chengdu, China with 24 victories and 8 defeats. 2 victories behind was Stefan Kollner (GER) and Egyptian fencing specialist Amro El Geziry. World Champion Adam Marosi (HUN) finished back in 12th position with 18 victories and 16 defeats. European Champion and a hot favourite for the gold medal David Svoboda (CZE) had a terrible fence finishing back in 24th position a massive 11 victories behind Lesun which leaves him a lot of work to do if he is to become the 50th World Champion.
Please find the full results below:
rank name nation result1
1 LESUN Aleksander RUS 24V-10D
2 KOLLNER Stefan GER 21V-13D
2 EL GEZIRY Amro EGY 21V-13D
2 KARYAKIN Serguei RUS 21V-13D
5 TYMOSHCHENKO Pavlo UKR 20V-14D
5 KIRPULYANSKYY Dmytro UKR 20V-14D
5 PROKOPENKO Mihail BLR 20V-14D
8 CHMIELEWSKI Tomasz POL 19V-15D
8 KINDERIS Justinas LTU 19V-15D
8 FROLOV Ilia RUS 19V-15D
11 KRUNGOLCAS Edvinas LTU 19V-15D
12 BENEDETTI Nicola ITA 18V-16D
12 DE LUCA Riccardo ITA 18V-16D
12 MAROSI Adam HUN 18V-16D
15 DANIEL Thomas AUT 17V-17D
15 KASZA Robert HUN 17V-17D
15 MAKAROVAS Tomas LTU 17V-17D
15 HOLYST Maurin FRA 17V-17D
15 POLIVKA Ondrej CZE 17V-17D
15 SEDLECKY Michal CZE 17V-17D
15 CAO Zhongrong CHN 17V-17D
22 SOTO Oscar MEX 16V-18D
22 MIGUCHI Tomoya JPN 16V-18D
22 KIM Soengjin KOR 16V-18D
22 LEE Sung hyun KOR 16V-18D
26 JUNG Hwonho KOR 15V-19D
27 GIANCAMILLI Federico ITA 14V-20D
27 NEMETH Robert HUN 14V-20D
27 SVOBODA David CZE 14V-20D
30 XU Yunqi CHN 13V-21D
31 MITSYK Mikhail BLR 12V-22D
31 GUO Jianli CHN 12V-22D
33 HILGEHOLT Kelvin NED 11V-23D
34 GOLIS Remigiusz POL 10V-24D
34 NAM Dong-hun KOR 10V-24D
Friday, September 3, 2010
Modern Pentathlon Stadium in Chengdu honoured with Coubertin’s legacy
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Chengdu’s spectacular new facilities will be honoured with the name of modern Olympic Games founder, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. Coubertin created Modern Pentathlon for the 1912 Olympics designed to represent the ideal complete and well rounded athlete that he hoped to promote in reviving the Olympic Games.
Jacques de Navacelle, grand nephew of Coubertin said it was an offer he could not refuse when UIPM approached him about allowing Coubertin’s name to be used for the stadium.
“I am very impressed with the facilities, they are very well done. It is an achievement in the sense that everything is together. It is unique, the best in the world.”
Navacelle commented on the high level of performance at the 2010 World Championships and beamed with pride that Modern Pentathlon had come so far since its’ founding.
“Coubertin was so passionate about Modern Pentathlon and it is amazing to see in such a big country as China, so far away from Coubertin’s origin, that the passion is shared here.”
The ceremony which placed Coubertin’s head statue at the entrance of the Modern Pentathlon Stadium in Chengdu took place on the 1 September.
Chengdu’s spectacular new facilities will be honoured with the name of modern Olympic Games founder, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. Coubertin created Modern Pentathlon for the 1912 Olympics designed to represent the ideal complete and well rounded athlete that he hoped to promote in reviving the Olympic Games.
Jacques de Navacelle, grand nephew of Coubertin said it was an offer he could not refuse when UIPM approached him about allowing Coubertin’s name to be used for the stadium.
“I am very impressed with the facilities, they are very well done. It is an achievement in the sense that everything is together. It is unique, the best in the world.”
Navacelle commented on the high level of performance at the 2010 World Championships and beamed with pride that Modern Pentathlon had come so far since its’ founding.
“Coubertin was so passionate about Modern Pentathlon and it is amazing to see in such a big country as China, so far away from Coubertin’s origin, that the passion is shared here.”
The ceremony which placed Coubertin’s head statue at the entrance of the Modern Pentathlon Stadium in Chengdu took place on the 1 September.
El Geziry Scorches Swim Event
El Geziry Scorches Swim Event
The Olympic Swimming record holder Amro El Geziry (EGY) has out classed the field to win the swimming event in an impressive time of 2:00,21. He was nearly a second faster Zhongrong Cao (CHN) and Remigiusz Golis (POL) who finished 2nd and 3rd respectively. El Geziry’s fast swim combined with his 2nd position in the fence means he goes into the riding event in 1st place. The winner of the fencing Aleksander Lesun (RUS) is in 2nd position after finishing 17th in the swim. Defending World Champion Adam Marosi (HUN) has moved up to 4th position after a solid swim. Pre event favourite David Svoboda (CZE) has had a terrible day being in 28th position after 2 events.
The Olympic Swimming record holder Amro El Geziry (EGY) has out classed the field to win the swimming event in an impressive time of 2:00,21. He was nearly a second faster Zhongrong Cao (CHN) and Remigiusz Golis (POL) who finished 2nd and 3rd respectively. El Geziry’s fast swim combined with his 2nd position in the fence means he goes into the riding event in 1st place. The winner of the fencing Aleksander Lesun (RUS) is in 2nd position after finishing 17th in the swim. Defending World Champion Adam Marosi (HUN) has moved up to 4th position after a solid swim. Pre event favourite David Svoboda (CZE) has had a terrible day being in 28th position after 2 events.
Future of Cuban Modern Pentathlon
Future of Cuban Modern Pentathlon
Cuban coach, Angel Payret Lopez, admits that Modern Pentathlon is not a popular sport in Cuba, but they are working hard to develop the sport in the country. With the recent success of Cuban athlete Leydi Laura Moya Lopez who won Gold at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, it seems their hard work is beginning to pay off.
“Our success in Singapore came from a long road that began from the Pan America’s then to the Beijing Olympic’s when Yaniel Velazquez (CUB) finished 15th.”
However, Cuba has not enjoyed the same level of success in Chengdu with none of the country’s athletes qualifying for the final. Lopez sites a number of reasons.
“The results have not been good here in Chengdu as we have had no opportunity to compete through the year. This is our first showing of senior athletes this year. We will only start to get the results that we imagine when our athletes can compete frequently at senior level. This is a problem we have due to budget. We also meet with visa issues with countries who do not agree to give visa’s to Cuba.”
Lopez explained that all funding for Modern Pentathlon in Cuba comes from the Olympic Committee which is then allocated by the Cuban Modern Pentathlon Association for everything from infrastructure to funding for competition travel.
Following Cuba’s achievement in Singapore, UIPM gave extra funding to the country to buy sports materials in an attempt to further connect the athletes to Modern Pentathlon and facilitate competing in the future. Lopez explains,
“The fruit of the support given by UIPM President Dr.Klaus Schormann is the wonderful result we got with Laura in Singapore. There is a big connection between the President and our medal in Singapore. I would really like to underline the support that has been given from UIPM.”
Lopez believes the future of Cuban Modern Pentathlon lies in the youth.
“Cuba would like to show to everyone our Modern Pentathlon in the future. We now have many kids practicing. It used to be restricted to Havana, but now you can see it all around the island. We have special projects promoting the sport to kids and the youth.”
Despite all the difficulties, Lopez says the results will come as a product of all the hard work of the UIPM and the coaches.
“We are really working with all our hearts.”
Cuban coach, Angel Payret Lopez, admits that Modern Pentathlon is not a popular sport in Cuba, but they are working hard to develop the sport in the country. With the recent success of Cuban athlete Leydi Laura Moya Lopez who won Gold at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, it seems their hard work is beginning to pay off.
“Our success in Singapore came from a long road that began from the Pan America’s then to the Beijing Olympic’s when Yaniel Velazquez (CUB) finished 15th.”
However, Cuba has not enjoyed the same level of success in Chengdu with none of the country’s athletes qualifying for the final. Lopez sites a number of reasons.
“The results have not been good here in Chengdu as we have had no opportunity to compete through the year. This is our first showing of senior athletes this year. We will only start to get the results that we imagine when our athletes can compete frequently at senior level. This is a problem we have due to budget. We also meet with visa issues with countries who do not agree to give visa’s to Cuba.”
Lopez explained that all funding for Modern Pentathlon in Cuba comes from the Olympic Committee which is then allocated by the Cuban Modern Pentathlon Association for everything from infrastructure to funding for competition travel.
Following Cuba’s achievement in Singapore, UIPM gave extra funding to the country to buy sports materials in an attempt to further connect the athletes to Modern Pentathlon and facilitate competing in the future. Lopez explains,
“The fruit of the support given by UIPM President Dr.Klaus Schormann is the wonderful result we got with Laura in Singapore. There is a big connection between the President and our medal in Singapore. I would really like to underline the support that has been given from UIPM.”
Lopez believes the future of Cuban Modern Pentathlon lies in the youth.
“Cuba would like to show to everyone our Modern Pentathlon in the future. We now have many kids practicing. It used to be restricted to Havana, but now you can see it all around the island. We have special projects promoting the sport to kids and the youth.”
Despite all the difficulties, Lopez says the results will come as a product of all the hard work of the UIPM and the coaches.
“We are really working with all our hearts.”
Karyakin New World Champion
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22 year old Serguei Karyakin (RUS) has caused a major upset to become the 50th ever Modern Pentathlon Senior World Champion today in Chengdu, China.
Karyakin, the 2008 World Junior Champion who has never won a major senior international event was the most consistent athlete of the day finishing 2nd in the fencing, 9th in the swim and tamed his horse perfectly around the course to gain the perfect score of 1200 in the riding event. This meant he had a lead of 9 seconds going in the combined event which he never looked like losing to cruise to a historic victory.
“It’s very cool to be the 50th World Champion. I was most pleased with combined and fencing today. I had had some trouble with my fencing halfway through the season, so I’m really pleased that I did so well here as the best fencers are always at the World Championships.”
Alexander Lesun (RUS) who was making his World Championships debut made it a Russian One Two by claiming the Silver Medal on the back of an extraordinary fencing display, winning the discipline by 3 bouts. However poor riding made him slip behind Karakin prior to the Combined Event and he was never able to catch him.
“I was very proud to achieve such a good result as the athletes here are very strong. I especially love fencing and after the swim I was most focused and worried about the ride. Following the ride I was just concentrating on the combined event for a spot on the podium.”
World #5 Justinas Kinderis (LTU) put in a consistent performance all day to win the bronze medal, after he was able to overcome local hero Zhongrong Cao (CHN) in the final lap. He also was part of the Lithuanian team who won the teams gold.
“It’s been a long day. My muscles have died but my mind is happy. I’m also really pleased with the team medal, hearing my national anthem on the podium was very touching.”
The surprise of the day was the disappointing performance of 2010 European Champion and pre event favorite David Svoboda (CZE). Svoboda put in a poor fence and swim and ended back in 17th position. However his team mate’s strong performances helped him get the silver medal in the team’s event.
“I had not felt good since this morning, maybe jet lag, but I felt I had no strength or energy. I wasn’t aggressive enough in the fence, which is very important for my style of fencing. I felt like a fly in the swim so knew that it was not my day. I just wanted to bring enough points for the team and we are very happy that we could be second.”
World #1 and defending Champion Adam Marosi (HUN) also produced disappointing results according to his high standard to finish back in 13th position. However his performance along with this team mates resulted in a bronze medal for Hungary in the teams event.
“I came here to get the Gold medal, but sometimes you are up and sometimes you are down. I had a fever before the semi-final and suffered an injury during the final bout of fencing. But this is life and I wasn’t too disappointed.”
Final Standings:
Individual
• Gold: Serguei Karyakin (RUS)
• Silver: Aleksander Lesun (RUS)
• Bronze: Justinas Kinderis (LTU)
Team
• Gold: Lithuania
• Silver: Czech Republic
• Bronze: Hungary
Stay tuned for the Women’s Final which begins 9am local time (+8 GMT) with live updates on Pentathlon.org.
For more information contact UIPM Communications Manager Matt Pound on +86 147 8042 0692 or communications@pentathlon.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
22 year old Serguei Karyakin (RUS) has caused a major upset to become the 50th ever Modern Pentathlon Senior World Champion today in Chengdu, China.
Karyakin, the 2008 World Junior Champion who has never won a major senior international event was the most consistent athlete of the day finishing 2nd in the fencing, 9th in the swim and tamed his horse perfectly around the course to gain the perfect score of 1200 in the riding event. This meant he had a lead of 9 seconds going in the combined event which he never looked like losing to cruise to a historic victory.
“It’s very cool to be the 50th World Champion. I was most pleased with combined and fencing today. I had had some trouble with my fencing halfway through the season, so I’m really pleased that I did so well here as the best fencers are always at the World Championships.”
Alexander Lesun (RUS) who was making his World Championships debut made it a Russian One Two by claiming the Silver Medal on the back of an extraordinary fencing display, winning the discipline by 3 bouts. However poor riding made him slip behind Karakin prior to the Combined Event and he was never able to catch him.
“I was very proud to achieve such a good result as the athletes here are very strong. I especially love fencing and after the swim I was most focused and worried about the ride. Following the ride I was just concentrating on the combined event for a spot on the podium.”
World #5 Justinas Kinderis (LTU) put in a consistent performance all day to win the bronze medal, after he was able to overcome local hero Zhongrong Cao (CHN) in the final lap. He also was part of the Lithuanian team who won the teams gold.
“It’s been a long day. My muscles have died but my mind is happy. I’m also really pleased with the team medal, hearing my national anthem on the podium was very touching.”
The surprise of the day was the disappointing performance of 2010 European Champion and pre event favorite David Svoboda (CZE). Svoboda put in a poor fence and swim and ended back in 17th position. However his team mate’s strong performances helped him get the silver medal in the team’s event.
“I had not felt good since this morning, maybe jet lag, but I felt I had no strength or energy. I wasn’t aggressive enough in the fence, which is very important for my style of fencing. I felt like a fly in the swim so knew that it was not my day. I just wanted to bring enough points for the team and we are very happy that we could be second.”
World #1 and defending Champion Adam Marosi (HUN) also produced disappointing results according to his high standard to finish back in 13th position. However his performance along with this team mates resulted in a bronze medal for Hungary in the teams event.
“I came here to get the Gold medal, but sometimes you are up and sometimes you are down. I had a fever before the semi-final and suffered an injury during the final bout of fencing. But this is life and I wasn’t too disappointed.”
Final Standings:
Individual
• Gold: Serguei Karyakin (RUS)
• Silver: Aleksander Lesun (RUS)
• Bronze: Justinas Kinderis (LTU)
Team
• Gold: Lithuania
• Silver: Czech Republic
• Bronze: Hungary
Stay tuned for the Women’s Final which begins 9am local time (+8 GMT) with live updates on Pentathlon.org.
For more information contact UIPM Communications Manager Matt Pound on +86 147 8042 0692 or communications@pentathlon.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Women's World Championships Final Preview
Women's World Championships Final Preview
A new Women’s World Champion will be crowned tomorrow in Chengdu, China. 36 of the best women Pentathletes from across the globe, including the top 10 world ranked athletes will battle it out for the right to call themselves World’s best.
Olympic Champion Lena Schoneborn (GER) who dominated the World Cup Series winning 3 events plus the World Cup Final will be favourite to be on top of the podium and win her 1st World Championship. However Double World Champion Amelie Caze (FRA) will be looking to put her name into the history books by winning her 3rd World Championships crown. World #1 Donata Rimsaite (LTU) and current World Champion and local favourite Qian Chen (CHN) will also be in contention to stand on top of the podium.
Follow all the action on Pentathlon.org throughout the day with live text updates.
A new Women’s World Champion will be crowned tomorrow in Chengdu, China. 36 of the best women Pentathletes from across the globe, including the top 10 world ranked athletes will battle it out for the right to call themselves World’s best.
Olympic Champion Lena Schoneborn (GER) who dominated the World Cup Series winning 3 events plus the World Cup Final will be favourite to be on top of the podium and win her 1st World Championship. However Double World Champion Amelie Caze (FRA) will be looking to put her name into the history books by winning her 3rd World Championships crown. World #1 Donata Rimsaite (LTU) and current World Champion and local favourite Qian Chen (CHN) will also be in contention to stand on top of the podium.
Follow all the action on Pentathlon.org throughout the day with live text updates.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
China World Championship Mens Qualifying:
Nobody from US team qualify for final in Chengdu.From each group 12 athletes qualified.The highest finished Will 16 place in group C. Dennis finished 18. In group B Sam was 17 and Eli withdrawn after swimming and fencing because foot injury. Dennis and Will had very poor fencing and Sam week combine.
Tomorrow will compete only one women from US Margo Isaksen.
Competition is very well organize. Transportation is fantastic, we have 7 buses for athletes. All event are in one place. New pentathlon Center was build by City Chengdu for $ 104 millions.We had a lot of audience today.
I hope tomorrow will be better day for US,
Thanks,
Janusz
Rank Name Nation Swim Fence CE Total
1 GIANCAMILLI Federico Italy 1288 (8) 904 (6) 2216 (9) 4408
2:06,03 16V-11D 11:36,16
2 KIM Soengjin South Korea 1336 (4) 936 (3) 2136 (18) 4408
2:02,26 17V-10D 11:56,53
3 GOLIS Remigiusz Poland 1368 (2) 808 (16) 2232 (6) 4408
1:59,46 13V-14D 11:32,84
4 HEFNY Yasser Egypt 1216 (21) 1032 (1) 2156 (15) 4404
2:12,08 20V-7D 11:51,07
5 TYMOSHCHENKO Pavlo Ukraine 1240 (15) 1000 (2) 2164 (13) 4404
2:10,20 19V-8D 11:49,36
6 CAO Zhongrong China 1340 (3) 904 (6) 2160 (14) 4404
2:01,91 16V-11D 11:50,60
7 HOLYST Maurin France 1192 (23) 872 (9) 2340 (2) 4404
2:14,11 15V-12D 11:05,88
8 SVOBODA David Czech Republic 1280 (10) 776 (18) 2344 (1) 4400
2:06,90 12V-15D 11:04,14
9 DANIEL Thomas Austria 1192 (24) 872 (9) 2336 (3) 4400
2:14,18 15V-12D 11:06,45
10 KRUNGOLCAS Edvinas Lithuania 1272 (11) 904 (6) 2224 (8) 4400
2:07,35 16V-11D 11:34,77
11 KASZA Robert Hungary 1300 (6) 872 (9) 2224 (7) 4396
2:05,22 15V-12D 11:34,03
12 MAKAROVAS Tomas Lithuania 1252 (12) 936 (3) 2208 (10) 4396
2:09,18 17V-10D 11:38,47
13 KIRPULYANSKYY Pavlo Ukraine 1244 (13) 872 (9) 2248 (4) 4364
2:09,70 15V-12D 11:28,45
14 COOKE James Great Britain 1396 (1) 936 (3) 2000 (22) 4332
1:57,18 17V-10D 12:30,39
15 STASKIEWICZ Szymon Poland 1220 (19) 840 (13) 2168 (12) 4228
2:11,75 14V-13D 11:48,40
16 RIKER-FOX Joshua Canada 1216 (22) 744 (21) 2240 (5) 4200
2:12,23 11V-16D 11:30,92
17 SACKSEN Sam United States 1232 (16) 808 (16) 2152 (16) 4192
2:10,83 13V-14D 11:52,98
18 EL GEZIRY Omar Egypt 1296 (7) 744 (21) 2144 (17) 4184
2:05,43 11V-16D 11:54,33
19 DIETZ Sebastian Germany 1228 (18) 776 (18) 2176 (11) 4180
2:11,32 12V-15D 11:46,71
20 ZHURAULIOU Stanislau Belarus 1228 (17) 840 (13) 2092 (20) 4160
2:11,08 14V-13D 12:07,65
21 LEHMANN Matthias Germany 1160 (25) 776 (18) 2128 (19) 4064
2:16,90 12V-15D 11:58,53
22 INZUNZA Jorge Mexico 1288 (9) 840 (13) 1928 (24) 4056
2:06,29 14V-13D 12:48,70
23 TUROV Denis Kazakhstan 1056 (27) 616 (26) 2076 (21) 3748
2:25,37 7V-20D 12:11,72
24 KUSMOLDANOV Nurjan Kazakhstan 1220 (20) 584 (28) 1928 (23) 3732
2:11,88 6V-21D 12:48,69
25 RUBENDIZ Efecan Turkey 1244 (14) 616 (26) 1864 (25) 3724
2:09,94 7V-20D 13:04,65
26 LIU Shen-Hung Chinese Tajpei 1120 (26) 680 (25) 1676 (27) 3476
2:20,03 9V-18D 13:51,52
27 CHUANG Pi-Cheng Chinese Tajpei 780 (28) 744 (21) 1760 (26) 3284
2:48,57 11V-16D 13:30,31
28 BREMER Eli United States 1304 (5) 712 (24) 0 2016
2:04,87 10V-17D DNS
Rank Name Nation Swim Fence CE Total
1 JUNG Hwonho South Korea 1268 (16) 904 (7) 2244 (10) 4416
2:07,74 16V-11D 11:29,96
2 FROLOV Ilia Russia 1288 (11) 1000 (4) 2124 (17) 4412
2:06,23 19V-8D 11:59,28
3 CHMIELEWSKI Tomasz Poland 1252 (18) 1032 (1) 2128 (16) 4412
2:09,03 20V-7D 11:58,61
4 HILGEHOLT Kelvin The Netherlands 1256 (17) 840 (11) 2316 (4) 4412
2:08,82 14V-13D 11:11,96
5 XU Yunqi China 1312 (5) 936 (6) 2160 (14) 4408
2:04,07 17V-10D 11:50,33
6 POLIVKA Ondrej Czech Republic 1300 (9) 744 (19) 2364 (1) 4408
2:05,10 11V-16D 10:59,70
7 LESUN Aleksander Russia 1276 (15) 1032 (1) 2096 (18) 4404
2:07,02 20V-7D 12:06,07
8 BENEDETTI Nicola Italy 1168 (23) 968 (5) 2268 (7) 4404
2:16,11 18V-9D 11:23,40
9 NAM Dong-hun South Korea 1300 (8) 840 (11) 2264 (8) 4404
2:05,09 14V-13D 11:24,77
10 KOLLNER Stefan Germany 1188 (21) 872 (9) 2340 (2) 4400
2:14,44 15V-12D 11:05,58
11 NEMETH Robert Hungary 1284 (12) 776 (16) 2340 (3) 4400
2:06,37 12V-15D 11:05,92
12 MIGUCHI Tomoya Japan 1328 (3) 776 (16) 2292 (6) 4396
2:02,96 12V-15D 11:17,28
13 WEALE Samuel Great Britain 1316 (4) 840 (11) 2236 (11) 4392
2:03,85 14V-13D 11:31,36
14 MELIAKH Dzmitry Belarus 1284 (13) 776 (16) 2264 (9) 4324
2:06,44 12V-15D 11:24,79
15 BERROU Jean-Maxence France 1332 (1) 744 (19) 2212 (13) 4288
2:02,42 11V-16D 11:37,16
16 BRADY William United States 1284 (14) 616 (28) 2300 (5) 4200
2:06,60 7V-20D 11:15,06
17 PETRONI Pierpaolo Italy 1308 (6) 744 (19) 2136 (15) 4188
2:04,56 11V-16D 11:56,25
18 BOWSHER Dennis United States 1308 (7) 648 (27) 2224 (12) 4180
2:04,62 8V-19D 11:34,48
19 NOGUCHI Hayato Japan 1332 (2) 1032 (1) 1764 (26) 4128
2:02,56 20V-7D 13:29,22
20 BORRMANN Delf Germany 1164 (24) 872 (9) 2076 (19) 4112
2:16,49 15V-12D 12:11,34
21 CERKOVSKIS Denis Latvia 1216 (20) 808 (14) 2056 (22) 4080
2:12,04 13V-14D 12:16,08
22 CARBAJAL Fausto Mexico 1292 (10) 712 (23) 2052 (23) 4056
2:05,74 10V-17D 12:17,53
23 ZIMAREV Leonid Kazakhstan 1136 (25) 904 (7) 2012 (24) 4052
2:18,90 16V-11D 12:27,05
24 DVORAK Martin Czech Republic 1220 (19) 744 (19) 2060 (20) 4024
2:11,99 11V-16D 12:15,46
25 FERNON Edward Australia 1176 (22) 712 (23) 2060 (21) 3948
2:15,43 10V-17D 12:15,97
26 JONG I-Lang Chinese Tajpei 1108 (26) 808 (14) 1928 (25) 3844
2:21,24 13V-14D 12:48,66
27 VEDMED Nikolay Kyrgyzstan 1040 (28) 680 (26) 1536 (27) 3256
2:26,67 9V-18D 14:26,46
28 HANADEEV Andrei Kyrgyzstan 1088 (27) 712 (23) 1188 (28) 2988
2:22,91 10V-17D 15:53,21
Generated by 5TUSA MP INFOSYS
Tomorrow will compete only one women from US Margo Isaksen.
Competition is very well organize. Transportation is fantastic, we have 7 buses for athletes. All event are in one place. New pentathlon Center was build by City Chengdu for $ 104 millions.We had a lot of audience today.
I hope tomorrow will be better day for US,
Thanks,
Janusz
Rank Name Nation Swim Fence CE Total
1 GIANCAMILLI Federico Italy 1288 (8) 904 (6) 2216 (9) 4408
2:06,03 16V-11D 11:36,16
2 KIM Soengjin South Korea 1336 (4) 936 (3) 2136 (18) 4408
2:02,26 17V-10D 11:56,53
3 GOLIS Remigiusz Poland 1368 (2) 808 (16) 2232 (6) 4408
1:59,46 13V-14D 11:32,84
4 HEFNY Yasser Egypt 1216 (21) 1032 (1) 2156 (15) 4404
2:12,08 20V-7D 11:51,07
5 TYMOSHCHENKO Pavlo Ukraine 1240 (15) 1000 (2) 2164 (13) 4404
2:10,20 19V-8D 11:49,36
6 CAO Zhongrong China 1340 (3) 904 (6) 2160 (14) 4404
2:01,91 16V-11D 11:50,60
7 HOLYST Maurin France 1192 (23) 872 (9) 2340 (2) 4404
2:14,11 15V-12D 11:05,88
8 SVOBODA David Czech Republic 1280 (10) 776 (18) 2344 (1) 4400
2:06,90 12V-15D 11:04,14
9 DANIEL Thomas Austria 1192 (24) 872 (9) 2336 (3) 4400
2:14,18 15V-12D 11:06,45
10 KRUNGOLCAS Edvinas Lithuania 1272 (11) 904 (6) 2224 (8) 4400
2:07,35 16V-11D 11:34,77
11 KASZA Robert Hungary 1300 (6) 872 (9) 2224 (7) 4396
2:05,22 15V-12D 11:34,03
12 MAKAROVAS Tomas Lithuania 1252 (12) 936 (3) 2208 (10) 4396
2:09,18 17V-10D 11:38,47
13 KIRPULYANSKYY Pavlo Ukraine 1244 (13) 872 (9) 2248 (4) 4364
2:09,70 15V-12D 11:28,45
14 COOKE James Great Britain 1396 (1) 936 (3) 2000 (22) 4332
1:57,18 17V-10D 12:30,39
15 STASKIEWICZ Szymon Poland 1220 (19) 840 (13) 2168 (12) 4228
2:11,75 14V-13D 11:48,40
16 RIKER-FOX Joshua Canada 1216 (22) 744 (21) 2240 (5) 4200
2:12,23 11V-16D 11:30,92
17 SACKSEN Sam United States 1232 (16) 808 (16) 2152 (16) 4192
2:10,83 13V-14D 11:52,98
18 EL GEZIRY Omar Egypt 1296 (7) 744 (21) 2144 (17) 4184
2:05,43 11V-16D 11:54,33
19 DIETZ Sebastian Germany 1228 (18) 776 (18) 2176 (11) 4180
2:11,32 12V-15D 11:46,71
20 ZHURAULIOU Stanislau Belarus 1228 (17) 840 (13) 2092 (20) 4160
2:11,08 14V-13D 12:07,65
21 LEHMANN Matthias Germany 1160 (25) 776 (18) 2128 (19) 4064
2:16,90 12V-15D 11:58,53
22 INZUNZA Jorge Mexico 1288 (9) 840 (13) 1928 (24) 4056
2:06,29 14V-13D 12:48,70
23 TUROV Denis Kazakhstan 1056 (27) 616 (26) 2076 (21) 3748
2:25,37 7V-20D 12:11,72
24 KUSMOLDANOV Nurjan Kazakhstan 1220 (20) 584 (28) 1928 (23) 3732
2:11,88 6V-21D 12:48,69
25 RUBENDIZ Efecan Turkey 1244 (14) 616 (26) 1864 (25) 3724
2:09,94 7V-20D 13:04,65
26 LIU Shen-Hung Chinese Tajpei 1120 (26) 680 (25) 1676 (27) 3476
2:20,03 9V-18D 13:51,52
27 CHUANG Pi-Cheng Chinese Tajpei 780 (28) 744 (21) 1760 (26) 3284
2:48,57 11V-16D 13:30,31
28 BREMER Eli United States 1304 (5) 712 (24) 0 2016
2:04,87 10V-17D DNS
Rank Name Nation Swim Fence CE Total
1 JUNG Hwonho South Korea 1268 (16) 904 (7) 2244 (10) 4416
2:07,74 16V-11D 11:29,96
2 FROLOV Ilia Russia 1288 (11) 1000 (4) 2124 (17) 4412
2:06,23 19V-8D 11:59,28
3 CHMIELEWSKI Tomasz Poland 1252 (18) 1032 (1) 2128 (16) 4412
2:09,03 20V-7D 11:58,61
4 HILGEHOLT Kelvin The Netherlands 1256 (17) 840 (11) 2316 (4) 4412
2:08,82 14V-13D 11:11,96
5 XU Yunqi China 1312 (5) 936 (6) 2160 (14) 4408
2:04,07 17V-10D 11:50,33
6 POLIVKA Ondrej Czech Republic 1300 (9) 744 (19) 2364 (1) 4408
2:05,10 11V-16D 10:59,70
7 LESUN Aleksander Russia 1276 (15) 1032 (1) 2096 (18) 4404
2:07,02 20V-7D 12:06,07
8 BENEDETTI Nicola Italy 1168 (23) 968 (5) 2268 (7) 4404
2:16,11 18V-9D 11:23,40
9 NAM Dong-hun South Korea 1300 (8) 840 (11) 2264 (8) 4404
2:05,09 14V-13D 11:24,77
10 KOLLNER Stefan Germany 1188 (21) 872 (9) 2340 (2) 4400
2:14,44 15V-12D 11:05,58
11 NEMETH Robert Hungary 1284 (12) 776 (16) 2340 (3) 4400
2:06,37 12V-15D 11:05,92
12 MIGUCHI Tomoya Japan 1328 (3) 776 (16) 2292 (6) 4396
2:02,96 12V-15D 11:17,28
13 WEALE Samuel Great Britain 1316 (4) 840 (11) 2236 (11) 4392
2:03,85 14V-13D 11:31,36
14 MELIAKH Dzmitry Belarus 1284 (13) 776 (16) 2264 (9) 4324
2:06,44 12V-15D 11:24,79
15 BERROU Jean-Maxence France 1332 (1) 744 (19) 2212 (13) 4288
2:02,42 11V-16D 11:37,16
16 BRADY William United States 1284 (14) 616 (28) 2300 (5) 4200
2:06,60 7V-20D 11:15,06
17 PETRONI Pierpaolo Italy 1308 (6) 744 (19) 2136 (15) 4188
2:04,56 11V-16D 11:56,25
18 BOWSHER Dennis United States 1308 (7) 648 (27) 2224 (12) 4180
2:04,62 8V-19D 11:34,48
19 NOGUCHI Hayato Japan 1332 (2) 1032 (1) 1764 (26) 4128
2:02,56 20V-7D 13:29,22
20 BORRMANN Delf Germany 1164 (24) 872 (9) 2076 (19) 4112
2:16,49 15V-12D 12:11,34
21 CERKOVSKIS Denis Latvia 1216 (20) 808 (14) 2056 (22) 4080
2:12,04 13V-14D 12:16,08
22 CARBAJAL Fausto Mexico 1292 (10) 712 (23) 2052 (23) 4056
2:05,74 10V-17D 12:17,53
23 ZIMAREV Leonid Kazakhstan 1136 (25) 904 (7) 2012 (24) 4052
2:18,90 16V-11D 12:27,05
24 DVORAK Martin Czech Republic 1220 (19) 744 (19) 2060 (20) 4024
2:11,99 11V-16D 12:15,46
25 FERNON Edward Australia 1176 (22) 712 (23) 2060 (21) 3948
2:15,43 10V-17D 12:15,97
26 JONG I-Lang Chinese Tajpei 1108 (26) 808 (14) 1928 (25) 3844
2:21,24 13V-14D 12:48,66
27 VEDMED Nikolay Kyrgyzstan 1040 (28) 680 (26) 1536 (27) 3256
2:26,67 9V-18D 14:26,46
28 HANADEEV Andrei Kyrgyzstan 1088 (27) 712 (23) 1188 (28) 2988
2:22,91 10V-17D 15:53,21
Generated by 5TUSA MP INFOSYS
Monday, August 30, 2010
Janusz Peciak & Mike Cintas and
Janusz Peciak & Mike Cintas and Pentathlon World Championship team: Eli Bremer,Margaux Isaksen, Sam Sacksen, and Dennis Bowsher met in San Francisco on Sunday morning then headed off to China for the World Championship.
Good luck guys(and girl!)
Good luck guys(and girl!)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
NB Pentathlon World Ranking
NB Pentathlon World Ranking
Womens
1. LITHUANIA D. RIMSAITE
2. LITHUANIA L. SCHONEBORN
3. LITHUANIA E. GRETCHICHNIKOVA
Mens
1. HUNGARY A. MAROSI
2. CZECH REPUBLIC D. SVOBODA
3. RUSSIAN FEDERATION I. FROLOV
View the New Balance Pentathlon World Rankings
Womens
1. LITHUANIA D. RIMSAITE
2. LITHUANIA L. SCHONEBORN
3. LITHUANIA E. GRETCHICHNIKOVA
Mens
1. HUNGARY A. MAROSI
2. CZECH REPUBLIC D. SVOBODA
3. RUSSIAN FEDERATION I. FROLOV
View the New Balance Pentathlon World Rankings
Youth Olympic Results for Pentathlon and Fencing...
Leydi Laura Moya Lopez (CUB) and Nathan Schrimsher (USA) Bridge
Fate threw them together. Together they made sports history.
They bridged 90 miles, 50 years and a raft of political complexities, two teenagers, both 18 years old, one American, the other Cuban.
In the mixed relay event that wrapped up the modern pentathlon competition at these first-ever Youth Olympic Games, Cuban Leydi Laura Moya Lopez and American Nathan Schrimsher competed together as a team. Two nations, one entry on the start sheet.
Fencing after 14 Rounds
After 14 rounds of the Mixed Relay fencing competition the pair of Anastasiya Spas (UKR) and Ilya Shugarov (RUS) have extended their lead at the top of the leader board with 39 victories. This is a massive 5 victories ahead of Emily Greenan (IRE) and Jorge Camacho (MEX) who have shot up the leaders board after a slow start and Dilyara Ilyassova (KAZ) and Aleix Heredia (ESP).
Fate threw them together. Together they made sports history.
They bridged 90 miles, 50 years and a raft of political complexities, two teenagers, both 18 years old, one American, the other Cuban.
In the mixed relay event that wrapped up the modern pentathlon competition at these first-ever Youth Olympic Games, Cuban Leydi Laura Moya Lopez and American Nathan Schrimsher competed together as a team. Two nations, one entry on the start sheet.
Fencing after 14 Rounds
After 14 rounds of the Mixed Relay fencing competition the pair of Anastasiya Spas (UKR) and Ilya Shugarov (RUS) have extended their lead at the top of the leader board with 39 victories. This is a massive 5 victories ahead of Emily Greenan (IRE) and Jorge Camacho (MEX) who have shot up the leaders board after a slow start and Dilyara Ilyassova (KAZ) and Aleix Heredia (ESP).
Friday, August 20, 2010
2010 Summer Youth Olympics
The 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, officially known as the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), is an international multi-sport event for youths that is taking place in the city-state of Singapore from 14 to 26 August 2010, in the XXIX Olympiad. It is the inaugural event of the Summer Youth Olympics, a major sports and cultural festival to be celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games. Three thousand, five hundred and thirty-one athletes between 14 and 18 years of age from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will compete in 184 events in 26 sports.[2] The decision for Singapore to host the Games was announced on 21 February 2008 after mail voting by 105 IOC members.[3]
| 2010 Summer Youth Olympics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 The official "Spirit of Youth" emblem[1] | |||
| Host city |  Singapore | ||
| Motto | Blazing the Trail[1] | ||
| Nations participating | 205 (204 NOCs) | ||
| Athletes participating | 3,531 | ||
| Events | 184 in 26 sports | ||
| Opening ceremony | 14 August | ||
| Closing ceremony | 26 August | ||
| Officially opened by | President S.R. Nathan | ||
| Athletes' Oath | Caroline Chew | ||
| Judges' Oath | Syed Abdul Kadir | ||
| Coaches' Oath | David Lim | ||
| Olympic Flame lit by | Darren Choy | ||
| Stadium | The Float@Marina Bay | ||
2010 Summer Youth Olympics Calender
Calendar
| ● | Opening ceremony | ● | Event competitions | ● | Event finals | ● | Closing ceremony |
| August | 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th | 16th | 17th | 18th | 19th | 20th | 21st | 22nd | 23rd | 24th | 25th | 26th | Total gold medals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremonies | ● | ● | ||||||||||||||
| Aquatics (Diving) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||||
| Aquatics (Swimming) | 3 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 34 | |||||||||
| Archery | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| Athletics | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 | ||||||||||||
| Badminton | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Basketball | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Boxing | 11 | 11 | ||||||||||||||
| Canoeing | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| Cycling | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| Equestrian | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Fencing | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |||||||||||
| Field hockey | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Football | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Gymnastics (Artistic) | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | |||||||||||
| Gymnastics (Rhythmic) | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Gymnastics (Trampoline) | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Handball | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Judo | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | |||||||||||
| Modern Pentathlon | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| Rowing | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| Sailing | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| Shooting | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||||
| Table tennis | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||||||
| Taekwondo | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | ||||||||||
| Tennis | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| Triathlon | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| Volleyball (Indoor) | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| Weightlifting | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | ||||||||||
| Wrestling | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | ||||||||||||
| Total gold medals | 15 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 6 | 26 | 3 | 201 | |||
| Cumulative gold medals | 15 | 34 | 50 | 68 | 79 | 93 | 119 | 146 | 166 | 172 | 198 | 201 |
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Janusz Pyciak-Peciak: Modern Pentathlon Guru
Janusz Pyciak-Peciak
Born February 9, 1949 in Warsaw,Janusz Peciak is a Polish modern pentathlete, Olympic champion, and several times world champion.
Pyciak-Peciak competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, where he received an individual gold medal.[1] He finished 6th at the 1980 Summer Olympics, and the Polish team finished 4th.
Janusz became individual world champion in 1977 and in 1981, and received silver medals in 1978 and 1979. He won the title three times with the Polish team, in 1977, 1978 and 1981.
Janusz was also elected Polish Sportspersonality of the Year 1977, and again in 1981.
Medal record
Competitor for Poland
Men's Modern pentathlon
Olympic Games
Gold 1976 Montreal Individual
World championships
Gold 1977 San Antonio Individual
Gold 1977 San Antonio Team
Gold 1978 Jönköping Team
Gold 1981 Zielona Góra Individual
Gold 1981 Zielona Góra Team
Silver 1978 Jönköping Individual
Silver 1979 Budapest Individual
The Format of the Modern Pentathlon
Format
Except for the fencing competition, athletes do not directly compete against one another in the five events. Instead, a better absolute performance results in a higher points score; points for each event are combined to give the overall total scores. This is similar to the procedure for the decathlon in track and field athletics. However, an innovation was introduced to make the finale of the pentathlon more exciting. The last event is the cross-country run. Competitors are ranked according to their score from the first four disciplines and given different start times, with the leader going first, and other starts staggered by points differential such that the first person to cross the finish line will be the overall points leader and win the pentathlon. This method of finishing the competition would also eventually find use in winter events; the Gundersen method details a means by which a similar finish is achieved in the Nordic combined.
The fencing discipline uses the épée. The competition is a round-robin, meaning each competitor will face all the other competitors once. Each match lasts up to one minute; the first fencer to score a hit wins instantly. If neither scores within one minute, both lose the match.
The swimming discipline is a 200 m freestyle race. Until the 2000 Olympics, the distance was 300 meters.[2] Competitors are seeded in heats according to their fastest time over the distance.
The riding discipline involves show jumping over a 350–450 m course with 12 to 15 obstacles. Competitors are paired with horses in a draw 20 minutes before the start of the event.
The shooting discipline involves using a 4.5 mm air pistol in the standing position from 10 meters distance at a stationary target. Until the 2008 rules change, the format was that of the 10 meter air pistol competition: each competitor had 20 shots, with 40 seconds allowed for each shot.
The running discipline involves a 3 km cross-country race. Until the 2000 Olympics, the distance was 4000 meters.[2]
In November 2008, the UIPM voted to change the format from the start of 2009. The running and shooting disciplines are to be contested in tandem. Athletes will have three bouts of shooting each followed by a 1000 m run. This is similar to the biathlon at the Winter Olympic Games, which combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting. However, whereas bi-athletes carry their rifles while skiing, pentathletes will not carry their pistols while running. The change has been criticized as altering too radically the nature of the skills required. The New York Times asked whether the name ought to be changed to "tetrathlon" given that two of the five disciplines had been combined into a single event.[1] In the new format, in each of the three rounds of firing, athletes have to shoot five targets, loading the gun after each shot; they may then resume running. Misses are not penalized, but exceeding a maximum total time of 70 seconds will result in a penalty.[1]
The interruption of the pistol shooting will alter the format of the race, but not the principle that the overall winner will be the first to cross the finish line.[1]
Except for the fencing competition, athletes do not directly compete against one another in the five events. Instead, a better absolute performance results in a higher points score; points for each event are combined to give the overall total scores. This is similar to the procedure for the decathlon in track and field athletics. However, an innovation was introduced to make the finale of the pentathlon more exciting. The last event is the cross-country run. Competitors are ranked according to their score from the first four disciplines and given different start times, with the leader going first, and other starts staggered by points differential such that the first person to cross the finish line will be the overall points leader and win the pentathlon. This method of finishing the competition would also eventually find use in winter events; the Gundersen method details a means by which a similar finish is achieved in the Nordic combined.
The fencing discipline uses the épée. The competition is a round-robin, meaning each competitor will face all the other competitors once. Each match lasts up to one minute; the first fencer to score a hit wins instantly. If neither scores within one minute, both lose the match.
The swimming discipline is a 200 m freestyle race. Until the 2000 Olympics, the distance was 300 meters.[2] Competitors are seeded in heats according to their fastest time over the distance.
The riding discipline involves show jumping over a 350–450 m course with 12 to 15 obstacles. Competitors are paired with horses in a draw 20 minutes before the start of the event.
The shooting discipline involves using a 4.5 mm air pistol in the standing position from 10 meters distance at a stationary target. Until the 2008 rules change, the format was that of the 10 meter air pistol competition: each competitor had 20 shots, with 40 seconds allowed for each shot.
The running discipline involves a 3 km cross-country race. Until the 2000 Olympics, the distance was 4000 meters.[2]
In November 2008, the UIPM voted to change the format from the start of 2009. The running and shooting disciplines are to be contested in tandem. Athletes will have three bouts of shooting each followed by a 1000 m run. This is similar to the biathlon at the Winter Olympic Games, which combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting. However, whereas bi-athletes carry their rifles while skiing, pentathletes will not carry their pistols while running. The change has been criticized as altering too radically the nature of the skills required. The New York Times asked whether the name ought to be changed to "tetrathlon" given that two of the five disciplines had been combined into a single event.[1] In the new format, in each of the three rounds of firing, athletes have to shoot five targets, loading the gun after each shot; they may then resume running. Misses are not penalized, but exceeding a maximum total time of 70 seconds will result in a penalty.[1]
The interruption of the pistol shooting will alter the format of the race, but not the principle that the overall winner will be the first to cross the finish line.[1]
The history of Modern Pentathlon...
History
The modern pentathlon was invented by the Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games.[1] The name derives from the Greek penta- "five" and -athlon "contest".[1] The addition of modern to the name distinguished it from the original pentathlon of the ancient Olympic Games, which consisted of the stadion foot race, wrestling, long jump, javelin, and discus. As the events of the ancient pentathlon were modeled after the skills of the ideal soldier of that time, Coubertin created the contest to simulate the experience of a 19th century cavalry soldier behind enemy lines: he must ride an unfamiliar horse, fight with pistol and sword, swim, and run.[1]
The event was first held at the 1912 Olympic Games, and was won by Swedish athlete Gösta Lilliehöök. The modern pentathlon has been on the Olympic program continuously since 1912. A team event was added to the Olympic Games in 1952 and discontinued in 1992. An event for women was added in 2000.[1] In non-Olympic years, a World Championship is held, beginning in 1949.
Originally the competition took place over four or five days; however in 1996 a one-day format was adopted in an effort to be more audience-friendly.[1] In spite of the event's strong pedigree in the modern Olympics, and its status as the only event created specifically for the modern Olympic Games, its lack of widespread popularity outside Eastern Europe has led to calls for its removal from the Olympic Games in recent years. However, a vote by the IOC on July 8, 2005, keeps it in the Olympic program at least until 2012.
The modern pentathlon was invented by the Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games.[1] The name derives from the Greek penta- "five" and -athlon "contest".[1] The addition of modern to the name distinguished it from the original pentathlon of the ancient Olympic Games, which consisted of the stadion foot race, wrestling, long jump, javelin, and discus. As the events of the ancient pentathlon were modeled after the skills of the ideal soldier of that time, Coubertin created the contest to simulate the experience of a 19th century cavalry soldier behind enemy lines: he must ride an unfamiliar horse, fight with pistol and sword, swim, and run.[1]
The event was first held at the 1912 Olympic Games, and was won by Swedish athlete Gösta Lilliehöök. The modern pentathlon has been on the Olympic program continuously since 1912. A team event was added to the Olympic Games in 1952 and discontinued in 1992. An event for women was added in 2000.[1] In non-Olympic years, a World Championship is held, beginning in 1949.
Originally the competition took place over four or five days; however in 1996 a one-day format was adopted in an effort to be more audience-friendly.[1] In spite of the event's strong pedigree in the modern Olympics, and its status as the only event created specifically for the modern Olympic Games, its lack of widespread popularity outside Eastern Europe has led to calls for its removal from the Olympic Games in recent years. However, a vote by the IOC on July 8, 2005, keeps it in the Olympic program at least until 2012.
Monday, August 16, 2010
50th WCH: 77 & 81 World Champion Janusz Peciak (POL)
50th WCH: 77 & 81 World Champion Janusz Peciak (POL)
Janusz Peciak from Poland the 1977 and 1981 World Champion:
Name: Presently Janusz Peciak however in the past I was referred to as Janusz Gerard Pyciak vell Peciak
Nationality: Polish and American
Age: Irrelevant….. Over 60
Years and Location that you won World Championships: 1977 Poland, 1981 USA
How many years had you been training MP before you won: 7
What other honors did you win: 1977 and 1981 voted by Polish People the best athlete among all sports in Poland 1976 Olympic Champion
Your inspiration while competing: I hated to lose
Your strongest discipline: Running and fencing. Sometimes riding depending on what horse was drawn.
Your biggest rival while competing: Ledniev, Masala and of course, myself
What was the "key factor" which led you to win the Olympic gold medal? Focusing on only myself and what I needed to do to win .I never focused on what others were doing.
How your life (sport and private life) change like after becoming World Champion?
My life changed a lot. I became a stronger, more confident person. I broadened my horizons by gaining a better understanding of people.
What do you remember from the championships: crowd, weather, memorable moments, hospitality, facilities etc (paint a picture of what the Championships were like back then) In 1977, Poland was under big political pressure. Everyone in Poland was watching World Championships and the grueling battle between Masala and myself. It was a fantastic World Championships in every respect. The last 20 meters determined who would win. I think, 1977 Daniele Masala was more popular in Poland, than in Italy .Winning world championships in front of my home crowd, was a huge moral boost for my country and gained respect and knowledge of the sport in Poland
How the sport has changed? Endurance doesn’t play as much of a role anymore. I like the new format. The sport has gained excitement from a spectator and media perspective.
How do you think you would stand competing against the current crop of athletes in the current format? I would not be the last one
Current life (involved in sport or not? If not what is he/she doing?) Coach of the US pentathlon team, TD UIPM and Pentathlon guru.
In your opinion, who could get into the “hall of fame” for MP and why/for what reason? My choice would be Andreas Balczo. Not only for his talent in sport and his athletic performance, but for being an amazing person who spoke out for what he believed in and is an inspiration to his country.
Tell us a bit about your family: My ex-wife lives somewhere in the Rocky Mountains?? I do however know the addresses of both my wonderful children. My son Jasio and my daughter Gosia.
Janusz Peciak from Poland the 1977 and 1981 World Champion:
Name: Presently Janusz Peciak however in the past I was referred to as Janusz Gerard Pyciak vell Peciak
Nationality: Polish and American
Age: Irrelevant….. Over 60
Years and Location that you won World Championships: 1977 Poland, 1981 USA
How many years had you been training MP before you won: 7
What other honors did you win: 1977 and 1981 voted by Polish People the best athlete among all sports in Poland 1976 Olympic Champion
Your inspiration while competing: I hated to lose
Your strongest discipline: Running and fencing. Sometimes riding depending on what horse was drawn.
Your biggest rival while competing: Ledniev, Masala and of course, myself
What was the "key factor" which led you to win the Olympic gold medal? Focusing on only myself and what I needed to do to win .I never focused on what others were doing.
How your life (sport and private life) change like after becoming World Champion?
My life changed a lot. I became a stronger, more confident person. I broadened my horizons by gaining a better understanding of people.
What do you remember from the championships: crowd, weather, memorable moments, hospitality, facilities etc (paint a picture of what the Championships were like back then) In 1977, Poland was under big political pressure. Everyone in Poland was watching World Championships and the grueling battle between Masala and myself. It was a fantastic World Championships in every respect. The last 20 meters determined who would win. I think, 1977 Daniele Masala was more popular in Poland, than in Italy .Winning world championships in front of my home crowd, was a huge moral boost for my country and gained respect and knowledge of the sport in Poland
How the sport has changed? Endurance doesn’t play as much of a role anymore. I like the new format. The sport has gained excitement from a spectator and media perspective.
How do you think you would stand competing against the current crop of athletes in the current format? I would not be the last one
Current life (involved in sport or not? If not what is he/she doing?) Coach of the US pentathlon team, TD UIPM and Pentathlon guru.
In your opinion, who could get into the “hall of fame” for MP and why/for what reason? My choice would be Andreas Balczo. Not only for his talent in sport and his athletic performance, but for being an amazing person who spoke out for what he believed in and is an inspiration to his country.
Tell us a bit about your family: My ex-wife lives somewhere in the Rocky Mountains?? I do however know the addresses of both my wonderful children. My son Jasio and my daughter Gosia.
Modern Pentathlon
Explore this fantastic sport that was made just for the Olympics. Since its conception and introduction at the 5th Olympic Games in Stockholm (Sweden), individuals who participate in Pentathlon enjoy the prestigious title of the World's Perfect Athlete. Containing five different disciplines, each one stresses the mental and physical aspects of the human sprit. The Modern Pentathlon combines fencing (of course!), shooting, running, riding a horse, and swimming into one grueling day.
Here at Cheyenne Fencing, we have the unique ability to be able to not only introduce Pentathlon at the beginner level, but to take individuals all the way to the Olympics! Employing the expertise of our resident Pentathlon Champion, Janusz Peciak (Montreal, 1976,) and current U.S. team head coach, we offer first-rate training programs geared towards developing athletes into international contenders. You may even get to train at the Olympic Training Center with the real US Olympic Pentathlon Team!
Pentathlon is a great way to get the total package! Training focuses on running and swimming as the "base sports" with fencing, shooting, and riding to create a balanced, well-rounded pentathlete. Combining variety and fun, there is no better way to get in shape! Running and swimming are excellent for improving cardio conditioning and strength, and fencing greatly helps with your hand-eye coordination, endurance, and stamina. Fencing is also proven to sharpen your mental "Iron Will" and refine your natural reflexes both physically and mentally. Shooting will challenge your ability to perform under pressure as well as teach you to be focused and controlled in every environment. Riding gives you the "thrill" of soaring over jumps and the pleasure of working with some of the greatest animals on Earth, and is great for improving core stability, balance, and communication. You will learn how to correctly pilot a horse in the "proper" English fashion as well as jump obstacles up to 4 feet high.
As you can see, Pentathlon is a great way to get in shape and sharpen your mind. From the aggressive nature of fencing to the calm and relaxing attitude of shooting, Pentathlon has it all. If you are interested in trying this great sport, just give us a call. We can setup a time for you to watch the sport in action or even try it out for yourself!
Here at Cheyenne Fencing, we have the unique ability to be able to not only introduce Pentathlon at the beginner level, but to take individuals all the way to the Olympics! Employing the expertise of our resident Pentathlon Champion, Janusz Peciak (Montreal, 1976,) and current U.S. team head coach, we offer first-rate training programs geared towards developing athletes into international contenders. You may even get to train at the Olympic Training Center with the real US Olympic Pentathlon Team!
Pentathlon is a great way to get the total package! Training focuses on running and swimming as the "base sports" with fencing, shooting, and riding to create a balanced, well-rounded pentathlete. Combining variety and fun, there is no better way to get in shape! Running and swimming are excellent for improving cardio conditioning and strength, and fencing greatly helps with your hand-eye coordination, endurance, and stamina. Fencing is also proven to sharpen your mental "Iron Will" and refine your natural reflexes both physically and mentally. Shooting will challenge your ability to perform under pressure as well as teach you to be focused and controlled in every environment. Riding gives you the "thrill" of soaring over jumps and the pleasure of working with some of the greatest animals on Earth, and is great for improving core stability, balance, and communication. You will learn how to correctly pilot a horse in the "proper" English fashion as well as jump obstacles up to 4 feet high.
As you can see, Pentathlon is a great way to get in shape and sharpen your mind. From the aggressive nature of fencing to the calm and relaxing attitude of shooting, Pentathlon has it all. If you are interested in trying this great sport, just give us a call. We can setup a time for you to watch the sport in action or even try it out for yourself!
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