ATHLETICS NEWS - More than 33 countries and 560 athletes were represented at the global showcase of UIPM's most popular development sport, Pentathlon Laser Run.

Our Eden MPA (Eden Modern Pentathlon Association) athletes represented South Africa proudly and walked away with outstanding results during the 2023 UIPM Laser Run World Championships that took place in Bath, England on 19-21 August.

Achievements

Wanru Haasbroek won a gold team medal for the u.11 boys and a silver medal in his u.11 individual boys category.

He teamed up with Keyla Douglas for the u.11 mixed relay event where they won the silver medal. Keyla Douglas also competed in the u.11 individual girls category and placed 11th.

Duné Haasbroek reached an impressive 6th in the u.15 individual girls category, being in the younger year of this age group. Duné even took on the u.17's as she teamed up with a boy in the u.17 mixed relay event where they placed 8th overall.

Johan Schoeman reached fourth in the u.15 mixed relay event and ninth in the u.15 individual boys category.

Pieter Schoeman won a bronze medal in the u.13 mixed relay event and he placed ninth in the u.13 individual boys category.

Mariska Haasbroek won a gold medal in the 40+ mixed relay event and she placed fourth in the Masters 40+ individual women category.

For more information contact Eden MPA via WhatsApp on 079 895 8001 and follow them on Facebook, Eden Modern Pentathlon Association Biathle.

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