Sports

Mexico's Pentathlon Hopefuls Sharpen Skills for Paris

Mexico's modern pentathletes head to Ankara World Cup for Paris 2024 Olympic qualification. Hernández, Carrillo, and Oliver aim to solidify their spots, while Arceo, Oliver and Vega fight for the last women's slot. Can they conquer Ankara and secure their Parisian dreams?

Mexicanist

Apr 15, 2024 — 2 min read

Emiliano Hernández and Duilio Carrillo will participate in the second Pentathlon World Cup, in Turkey, an event that awards points for the ranking towards Paris 2024. Credit: CONADE

The national modern pentathlon team, made up of four women and three men, is ready to begin its participation in the second World Cup 2024, which will take place from April 16 to 21 in Ankara, Turkey and will award points in the ranking towards the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The team is made up of Emiliano Hernández, Duilio Carrillo and Manuel Padilla in the men's division, as well as Mayan Oliver, Mariana Arceo, Catherine Oliver and Tamara Vega, in the women's division.

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