Australian Women Take on Strong Field at Budapest World Cup

Photo Credit: UIPM World Pentathlon / Nuno Gonçalves

Australia’s women were in action at the UIPM World Cup in Budapest, Hungary, with Calypso Sheridan and Aleska Van Heekeren competing against a world-class field in the qualification rounds.

Competing in Qualification C, Calypso Sheridan produced a strong all-round performance to finish 28th with a total of 1,349 points. Sheridan was particularly impressive in the obstacle discipline, recording the third-fastest time in her qualification group with 27.60 seconds to score 363 points. She also dominated the pool, posting a time of 58.40 seconds — the fastest swim in Qualification C and the second-fastest swim across all women’s qualification groups.

Photo Credit: UIPM World Pentathlon / Nuno Gonçalves

Sheridan’s results included:

•  Obstacle: 27.60 (363 points)

•  Fencing: 10 victories (172 points)

•  Swimming: 58.40

•  Laser Run: 13:14.59 (506 points)

In Qualification B, Aleska Van Heekeren finished 32nd with a total of 1,166 points, gaining valuable experience at the senior international level and showing determination across all four disciplines.

Photo Credit: UIPM World Pentathlon / Nuno Gonçalves

Van Heekeren’s results included:

•  Obstacle: 1:03.65 (255 points)

•  Fencing: 8 victories (166 points)

•  Swimming: 1:13.71 (232 points)

•  Laser Run: 13:07.88 (513 points)

The Budapest World Cup continues to provide an important opportunity for Australian athletes to test themselves against some of the world's best modern pentathletes and gain valuable international experience.

Modern Pentathlon Australia congratulates both athletes on their performances and commitment in representing Australia on the world stage.