Modern Pentathlon Australia

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Modern Pentathlon Australia
Modern Pentathlon Australia logo.jpg
Sport Modern pentathlon
Jurisdiction Australia
AbbreviationMPA
Affiliation UIPM
Headquarters South Yarra, Victoria
PresidentKitty Chiller
Official website
modernpentathlon.org.au
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Modern Pentathlon Australia (MPA) is the governing body for the sport of modern pentathlon in Australia.

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