Michelle Gulyas and Balazs Szep secured the mixed relay title at the UIPM Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final 2024 in Ankara, Hungary. This victory was a significant success for Hungary at the event, following Csaba Bohm’s win in the men’s category on Saturday. The Hungarian pair finished first with a total of 1381 points, just ahead of Egypt (1372 points) and the Republic of Korea (1341 points).
Gulyas and Szep had an impressive start to the competition, finishing second in the fencing event with 27 victories. They then took a commanding lead after the swimming leg, recording the fastest time of 1:57.94. Their strong performance continued in the riding round, where they earned 293 points, placing them just four points behind Egypt.
As competition heated up in the laser run round, Egypt posed a threat to Hungary’s lead. However, Gulyas and Szep maintained their advantage with their third-best time of 12:53.00. Salma Abdelmaksoud and Ahmed Hamed of Egypt had the best laser run leg with a time of 12:41.20, but it was not enough to overtake Hungary’s lead.
The mixed relay title was crucial for pentathletes looking to earn ranking points for Paris 2024 qualification. The UIPM 2024 Pentathlon World Championships in Zhengzhou served as the final opportunity to qualify for this prestigious event. Gulyas and Szep’s successful performance in this competition showcased Hungary’s strength in modern pentathlon.
In conclusion, Michelle Gulyas and Balazs Szep achieved an outstanding feat by winning the mixed relay title at the UIPM Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final 2024 in Ankara, Hungary. Their impressive performance throughout all stages of competition demonstrated their expertise in modern pentathlon and solidified their position as one of the top teams in this sport worldwide.
The UIPM Modern Pentathlon World Cup has always been an excellent platform for athletes from all around
