Tuesday, July 29 marked a thrilling day at the 2025 European U15 & U19 Modern Pentathlon Championships, as the first individual medals were awarded. Young talents from across Europe delivered impressive performances in front of an energized crowd at the heart of Kaunas.
In the U15 Girls’ Final, Nora Kosa (HUN) claimed the gold medal with a strong and consistent performance across all three events, finishing with 1166 points. Klara Joskova (CZE) and Giorgia Gennaro (ITA) completed the podium. Lithuania’s Živilė Malinauskaitė and Elija Kurasovaitė impressed the home crowd with 13th and 14th place finishes, respectively.
Team gold went to Hungary (Kosa, Kertai, Gyarmati), followed closely by Czech Republic and Italy. Lithuania’s team, featuring Malinauskaitė, Kurasovaitė, and Skurvydaitė, finished just off the podium in 4th place.
The U15 Boys’ Final delivered a gripping battle with Botond Birta (HUN) narrowly taking gold over Mehmet Doruk Ozkan (TUR). Czech Republic’s Samuel Holicek earned bronze. Lithuania’s Dovas Baltrūnas finished a remarkable 7th, and Gabrielius Malūnavičius and Rokas Sungaila also placed in the top 16.
Team gold again went to Hungary, with Czech Republic and Turkey earning silver and bronze. Lithuania’s boys—Baltrūnas, Malūnavičius, and Sungaila—secured an excellent 4th place team finish, showcasing the depth of the home nation’s young talent.
In the U19 Men’s Final, Oleg Rybak (UKR) captured the title with 1546 points, powered by a dominant Laser Run. He was followed by Reuben Cawley (GBR) and Oleksandr Chernyshev (UKR). Lithuania’s Juras Sandanavičius finished a strong 11th, with Lukas Lagunavičius, Jegor Gryzlov, and Liutauras Valeika also finishing in the top 20.
In team rankings, Ukraine took gold, Poland silver, and Lithuania—with Sandanavičius, Lagunavičius, and Gryzlov—earned a well-deserved bronze.
Coming Up – Wednesday, July 30
Wednesday brings the spotlight back to teamwork with the U15 Girls’ and Boys’ Relays, where speed, precision, and coordination between teammates will be key. Meanwhile, the U19 Women’s Final promises another fierce battle for the podium, featuring the top 36 qualifiers who impressed in Monday’s demanding qualification rounds.
With strong Lithuanian athletes still in contention, the crowd at Kaunas is expected to turn out in full force once again.