Beyer High’s Coleman captures junior division national title in modern pentathlon
Beyer High School senior-to-be Rachel Coleman won the Modern Pentathlon Junior Division U.S. National Championship in a competition held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center last weekend.
Coleman was strong across the board, and her consistency paid off as she finished fourth in fencing, third in swimming, second in horse riding and third in the combined running and shooting event.
After battling a series of injuries leading up to the weekend, Coleman managed to put those concerns behind her and focus on a consistent and measured performance that led to victory.
“I am happy with my performance today,” Coleman said after finishing the run. “It was a great competition, and the best part is I gained significant experience at the junior level and feel there is a lot of room for improvement.
“I am looking forward to a great summer of competitions.”
Coleman has been a member of the United States World Cup team and will represent the United States in the Junior World Championships in Mexico City in August.
Next up for her will be the U.S. Youth A National Championship later this month. A win will earn Coleman an additional spot on the United States team competing at the Youth A World Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in September.
Last month, Coleman was at the U.S. Olympic Training Center for the Pan Am Cup and won the Junior category with a personal best in the 200-meter swim and a solid performance in the fencing event.
In March, the 17-year-old won the first Davis Regional, organized by the director of the Davis Fencing Academy. The event had the largest youth participation in U.S. pentathlon history with 57 athletes. Earlier in the month, Coleman placed second in the U.S. Olympic Training Center Youth Regional with solid performances in the swim and a clear round in equestrian.
Youth football camp – The Building Champions Youth Football Camp, co-sponsored by Modesto Junior College and Central Catholic High School, will be held June 19-20 at Central Catholic’s David Patton Field, 200 S. Carpenter Road, Modesto.
Newly appointed MJC head coach Rusty Stivers will offer instruction, as will Roger Canepa, head coach of three-time reigning CIF Division IV state champion Central Catholic.
Pirates defensive coordinator Drew Brown and Central assistant LeRoy Rocha also will be on hand to help guide players through advanced instruction in offensive and defensive position techniques.
The Friday night session runs from 5:30 to 8:30, and the Saturday morning session goes from 9 to noon.
Price of the camp is $60 per athlete, which includes refreshments Friday and lunch Saturday, and a camp T-shirt. Campers are asked to wear a T-shirt, shorts and cleats. Parents are welcome to attend.
Boxing event in Modesto – The Modesto Police Activities League is sponsoring the Throw Down in Motown, an amateur boxing event, on Saturday at the Maddux Youth Center, 615 Sierra Drive. Weigh-ins are 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday with the action starting at 2 p.m. Admission is $10. For information, call 996-4024.
North-South Rotary All-Star Football Game – The 30th renewal of this high school football all-star game will be held June 26 at Golden Valley High School’s Veterans Stadium in Merced. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. David Snapp of Pacheco High in Los Banos will coach the North team while J.D. Burnett of Kerman will coach the South. More than 100 players will represent 56 high schools in Stanislaus, Merced, San Joaquin, Mariposa, Madera and Fresno counties. Admission is $10 or $5 with a student ID.
This story was originally published June 9, 2015 at 7:09 PM with the headline "Beyer High’s Coleman captures junior division national title in modern pentathlon."