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Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne
Encyclopedia
The International Modern Pentathlon Union , UIPM, is the international governing body of Modern pentathlon
. Its headquarters are in Monte-Carlo, Monaco
.
(1949-1960) Sven Thofelt
(1960-?) Klaus Schormann (2008–present)
Modern pentathlon
The modern pentathlon is a sports contest that includes five events: pistol shooting, épée fencing, 200 m freestyle swimming, show jumping, and a 3 km cross-country run...
. Its headquarters are in Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
.
List of presidents
Tor Wibom (1948-1949) Gustaf DyrssenGustaf Dyrssen
Gustaf Dyrssen was a Swedish army officer, modern pentathlete and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp where he received a gold medal in modern pentathlon...
(1949-1960) Sven Thofelt
Sven Thofelt
Sven Alfred Thofelt was a Swedish modern pentathlete and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam where he received a gold medal in modern pentathlon....
(1960-?) Klaus Schormann (2008–present)
Events
- World Championships
- World Cup Series
- European Championships