Modern pentathlon: ten nations at the start of the open Swiss championship in Bern

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Around 60 athletes from ten nations will take part in the open Swiss championship in modern pentathlon from July 1st to 3rd in Bern. The youngsters are also at the start and, depending on their age, contest the competition as a four- or three-way battle on one day.

The open Swiss championship in modern pentathlon is imminent. 22 athletes from all over Switzerland will take part in this event from July 1st to 3rd. The elite athletes Anna Jurt (title defender) and Lea Egloff, both of whom qualified for the World Cup finals in Ankara next weekend, will also be there in Bern and will fight for the Swiss championship title.

Please let us know if you would like to report about the competition on site. On request, we can provide you with professional image material from the event.

Sporty greetings

Bettina Kriegel, OC member, responsible for communications at Pentathlon Suisse

media release

Modern Pentathlon:
Ten nations at the open Swiss championship in Bern at the start

Riding, fencing, swimming and running in combination with shooting – five disciplines in one day! Around 60 athletes from ten nations are taking on this challenge at the open Swiss championship in modern pentathlon from July 1st to 3rd in Bern. The youngsters are also at the start and, depending on their age, contest the competition as a four- or three-way battle on one day.

“Everything is done and we are pleased that our elite, the youngsters as well as athletes from ten different nations are taking part in the 32nd tournament in Bern in modern pentathlon, four- and three-way combat at the open Swiss championship,” says the new OC -President Bernhard Kocher. The preparations for the tournament are in full swing and are organizationally demanding with the five disciplines. Around 60 athletes from ten different nations have registered for the competitions from July 1st to 3rd, 2022 – the two defending champions Anna Jurt and Alexandre Dällenbach are also taking part.

Attractive competitions for spectators

On Friday and Saturday the riding takes place on the grounds of the National Equestrian Sports Center in Bern. And on Sunday, the competition day starts with the swimming discipline at 8.30 a.m. in the Wyler indoor pool. From 10.30 a.m. those interested can watch the fencing competitions taking place in the multi-purpose hall on the Papiermühlestrasse in Bern. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the exciting discipline Laser Run, a combination of shooting (laser pistols) and running, is on the program on the meadow in front of it. This competition format in particular offers a lot of spectacle for the spectators, because the athletes start with a lead depending on the points and are pursued by the competition. In addition to running strength, accuracy is also required in this discipline at the end of the intensive day of competition. The award ceremonies will take place after the laser run. The event is open to the public and spectators are welcome.

Program and information about the event:

www.jem-pentathlonsuisse.ch

For more information:

Bettina Kriegel, Communications Manager, Pentathlon Suisse, phone 079 458 39 31, [email protected]

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