In an unexpected turn of events, Gintare Venckauskaite from Lithuania emerged victorious in the women’s division of the UIPM Modern Pentathlon World Cup held in Ankara, Turkey on Sunday. Her strong performance in the laser run leg helped her secure the title with a total of 1422 points.
French athletes Marie Oteiza and Elodie Clouvel were favorites to win but had a disappointing performance. Oteiza led for most of the competition but struggled in the shooting series, leading to an eighth-place finish. Clouvel also struggled, finishing in ninth place. Venckauskaite, who was in sixth place before the laser run, managed to push through the pressure and secure the win.
After her victory, Venckauskaite expressed her happiness and pride in executing her plan successfully. She felt the pressure throughout the laser run but gave it her all to come out on top. The men’s race was scheduled to take place later on the same day.
Viewers can catch the action from Ankara live on the Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app. The races held from June 17, 2023, to June 17, 2024, will earn athletes points towards the UIPM Olympic Ranking, which could help them secure a spot at
