Australian and Oceania Championships Deliver Outstanding Performances in Canberra

The 2026 Australian and Oceania Open Pentathlon Championships have delivered an impressive showcase of athletic talent.  Australia’s senior athletes leading the charge alongside competitors from across the international pentathlon community adding to the excitement at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra.

The championships, held from 13–15 November, have brought together athletes across senior, junior, youth and masters divisions, highlighting the depth of talent and growing popularity of modern pentathlon across the region.

Senior athletes set the benchmark

Oliver Clapham produced an outstanding performance in the Senior Men’s competition, recording a combined pentathlon score of 1,447 points to take first place in the Open Pentathlon standings. His performance included 250 fencing points, 259 swimming points, 379 obstacle points and 559 Laser Run points.

Nicholas Odgers secured second place with 1,326 points, while Kai Klisanin finished third with 1,297 points. Timothy Oliver also delivered a strong performance, finishing fourth with 1,273 points.

In the Senior Women’s competition, Calypso Sheridan led the field with an impressive 1,333 points, claiming first place in the Open Pentathlon standings. Her performance across all four disciplines included 215 fencing points, 291 swimming points, 342 obstacle points and 485 Laser Run points.

Ellisa Brits finished second in the Senior Women’s standings with 763 points.

International competition adds to the excitement

The championships also welcomed international competitors, reinforcing the Oceania event’s international appeal.

Pavlos Dakoutros from Greece was a standout performer, recording the highest Open Pentathlon score in the results with an impressive 1,503 points. He also recorded 1,246 points in the Tetrathlon competition.

Chloe Rankin, representing Taipei, and New Zealand’s Terence Fleming brought further international representation to the championships, with Fleming competing in the Masters 70+ division.

Youth athletes deliver impressive scores

The depth of emerging talent was another highlight, with several youth athletes producing exceptional scores across the competition.

Adam Jecny topped the Open Pentathlon standings in the U19 division with 1,364 points, while Levi Tubailagi delivered an outstanding 1,351 points to finish first in the U17 division.

William Cross also impressed, recording 1,169 points and finishing third in the Open Pentathlon standings.

In his first competition, Mostafa El-Shawy had a great showing scoring 1,037 points in the junior men’s division.

These performances highlight the exciting future of modern pentathlon, with young athletes demonstrating impressive ability across fencing, swimming, obstacle and Laser Run.

Sunday – The action continues with Obstacle Laser Run

The excitement continues on Sunday as the action moves to the AIS for the Oceania Obstacle Laser Run Championships.

Athletes will take on the fast-paced combination of obstacle racing and Laser Run, bringing the championships weekend to an exciting finale as competitors battle for Oceania honours and championship titles.

With more action, determination and fierce competition expected, Sunday promises another fantastic showcase of modern pentathlon talent.

Celebrating the sport

From Australia’s leading senior competitors to emerging youth talent and international visitors, the 2026 Australian and Oceania Championships have showcased the diversity, determination and competitive spirit that make modern pentathlon such a unique sport.

The championships provide another valuable opportunity for athletes to test themselves against strong competition, gain experience and celebrate the continued growth of modern pentathlon across Australia and Oceania.