Modern Pentathlon

Head of Modern Pentathlon, Antonia Cord

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Developed by the founder of the modern Olympic movement, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, and introduced in the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games, Modern Pentathlon is a unique and challenging sport for men and women.

The Millfield squad regularly enters athletes for regional and national competitions in biathle, biathlon, triathlon, tetrathlon and pentathlon. As a Pentathlon GB Academy, the affiliated club at the school has close links with the Talent Programme and Millfield athletes are regularly considered for international representation. Old Millfieldian pentathletes include former Olympian and Pentathlon GB Team Leader Dominic Mahoney and Irish Olympian and European Champion Arthur Lanigan O’Keeffe.

Millfield students practicing their shooting during modern pentathlon training session
Millfield and MPS Modern Pentathlon squads at Bath University for GB Biathlon
Millfield Year 9 students practice their shooting in modern pentathlon training

Modern Pentathlon is available to all students as a games option and our team of dedicated and expert coaches works closely with each individual in working towards their sporting goals.

William Franklyn-Miller as George Washington in Young Washington (Angel Studios) 
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OM William Franklyn-Miller (Great; 2020-22) has achieved a major career milestone, taking on his first leading role in the feature film Young Washington, portraying George Washington. Released in U.S. theatres on 3 July 2026, the American historical drama explores Washington’s early life exploring the experiences that shaped the future Founding Father and first President of the United States. 

We caught up with William to hear about his journey to landing the role, the experience of bringing such an iconic figure to life, and his advice for aspiring actors following in his footsteps.

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