World Championship Gold Caps Outstanding Final Day for Australia at Laser Run Championships

Australia has closed out the Laser Run World Championships in outstanding fashion, highlighted by a gold medal performance from Milanke Haasbroek and strong team and individual results across multiple age groups on the final day of competition.

World Championship Gold – Milanke Haasbroek (U13 Girls)

Australia has a new World Champion, with Milanke Haasbroek delivering a standout performance to claim gold in the Under 13 Laser Run.

Haasbroek was in superb form throughout the final, stopping the clock at an impressive 4:02.54, combining powerful running with calm, composed shooting to take control of the race and secure victory in great style against a strong international field.

The gold medal caps off an outstanding championship campaign for the young Australian and highlights her continued progression on the world stage, marking a significant achievement for both Haasbroek and the Australian team. Her performance adds to a successful championships for the Australian squad and provides an exciting glimpse into the future of the sport.

World Championships Team Silver – U17 Boys

The Australian Under 17 boys delivered another podium performance on the final day, powering their way to Team Silver at the World Championships.

Showing grit, teamwork and determination in a highly competitive field, the trio produced strong individual performances to secure a place on the podium:

• Oliver Clapham – 8th
• Levi Tubailagi – 18th
• William Nieuwenhuis – 19th

The team result is a testament to the boys’ steady progression throughout the week and their ability to perform under pressure on the world stage.

Senior Men Finish Championship Campaign Strong

Australia’s Senior Men wrapped up their World Championship campaign with solid performances in the Laser Run, finishing strongly against a tough international field.

• Amos Vagg delivered a strong race to finish 12th
• Dean Daubaras followed with a determined effort to place 20th

Both athletes showed resilience and consistency to close out the championships on a positive note for the Australian team.

A Successful Championship for Team Australia

With a world championship gold medal, a team silver, and multiple strong individual finishes, the final day of Laser Run competition marked a successful conclusion to the championships for Australia.

The performances across all age groups reflect the depth of emerging talent within the Australian program and underline a promising future for Laser Run and Modern Pentathlon on the international stage.

Full event results can be found on the UIPM website HERE