Kitty Chiller AM OLY appointed First Vice President of World Pentathlon (UIPM), becoming the highest-ranking elected female in the history of the sport

Monaco, 27 January 2026 — The UIPM Executive Board has elected Kitty Chiller AM OLY as the First Vice President of World Pentathlon, marking a significant milestone for the global governance and future direction of the sport.

This appointment, the first ever of a female into this position,reflects Chiller’s more than four decades of service and leadership across the Olympic and international sports sectors. She becomes one of the highestranking officials in the global federation and will play a keyrole in guiding Modern Pentathlon toward the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

A distinguished global sport leader

Kitty Chiller has been a leading figure in Modern Pentathlon since 1982. A former world number one athlete, she represented Australia at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the first Games to include women’s Modern Pentathlon. She retired after winning 12 National titles and 7 World Cup medals before transitioning into highlevel sports leadership roles.

Career highlights include:

• First Vice President, UIPM World Pentathlon
• Former President of Modern Pentathlon Australia and MP Oceania
• Executive Committee Member, World Gymnastics
• President Oceania Gymnastics Union
• Executive Committee Member, Australian Olympic Committee
• Chef de Mission, Australian Olympic Team (Rio 2016)and Deputy Chef de Mission (London 2012)
• Former Member, IOC Athlete’s Entourage Commission

In 2023, she became the first person from Oceania inducted into the UIPM Hall of Fame, joining fewer than 25 people worldwide who have been recognised by the world governing body for sustained exceptional contribution to the sport.

As First Vice President, Chiller will help steer the global strategy for Modern Pentathlon as UIPM prepares for its inclusion in Brisbane 2032, a home Games for her and a once in a generation opportunity to elevate the sport across Oceania.

Her extensive Olympic leadership experience ensures that UIPM is strongly positioned for athlete engagement, sport innovation, and global visibility as the sport continues to modernise and expand.

Kitty Chiller AM OLY

“I am deeply honoured to take on this role. Modern Pentathlon has been a major part of my life for more than 40 years, and I am committed to supporting the sport’s growth, innovation and global reach — especially as we look ahead to Brisbane 2032. I look forward to working collaboratively with my Executive Board colleagues and President Rob Stull as our sport consolidates the exciting and accessible new format that we have adopted”

Australian Olympic Committee

Australian Olympic Committee President Ian Chesterman AM has congratulated Kitty on her new role, saying; “The Australian Olympic Committee congratulates Kitty Chiller on her election as First Vice President of World Pentathlon. A respected Olympian and experienced international sports leader, Kitty brings significant global governance expertise to the role. Kitty brings her passion for Pentathlon and commitment to the athlete at this important time for the sport and we wish her every success.”

Modern Pentathlon Australia

Modern Pentathlon Australia President, Maki Takken, congratulated Chiller on her election. “As an athlete, administrator and official, at both national and international levels, Kitty has made an extensive contribution to sport, and to modern pentathlon in particular. Her sector knowledge, deep governance experience and passion for the sport will stand all pentathlon federations in good stead, particularly as we look towards Brisbane 2032. Exciting times ahead!”