Modern Pentathlete • Team USA • Olympic Journey

TEMIRKHAN
SABDENBEK

Professional modern pentathlete representing Team USA. Multi-time national champion, Asian Championship medalist, World Championship finalist — pursuing Olympic qualification while building meaningful partnerships with leading brands.

2× World Championships
US National Champion
2× Asian Ch. Medalist
5 Disciplines. One Athlete

Achievements

MY JOURNEY

Temirkhan Sabdenbek with a UIPM World Cup medal About Me

Who I Am

Professional modern pentathlete representing Team USA — fencing, swimming, obstacle, shooting and running.

  • Multi-time national champion
  • Asian Championship medalist
  • World Championship finalist
  • Pursuing Olympic qualification while building meaningful partnerships with leading brands
US national ranking profile
Laser-run shooting range at a UIPM competition Chapter 1

My Journey in Kazakhstan

Where it all began — the coaches, teammates and opportunities that shaped the athlete I am today.

  • Multiple KAZ national champion
  • Asian Championship Silver & Bronze medalist, 2022 / 2024
  • Twice represented KAZ at the World Championships — 2022 (participant), 2024 (finalist)
2022 Asian Championships 2024 Asian Championships
Temirkhan Sabdenbek shaking hands with a competitor Chapter 2

New Chapter: Canada

Starting from scratch — overnight shifts to support myself, training every day to stay at the highest level.

Through perseverance and hard work, I continued competing. During one of the competitions I was offered the opportunity to represent the United States. It marked a turning point in my career and opened the door to a new chapter on my journey toward the Olympic Games.

Temirkhan Sabdenbek in a Team USA cap at the UIPM World Cup pool Chapter 3

The USA

A new chapter with the Charlotte Residential Training Program — training alongside the nation's top athletes in a high-performance environment.

  • Represented Team USA at two UIPM World Cup events
  • Won the U.S. National Championship
  • Won the Regional Championship
  • Continuing my journey toward Olympic qualification
2026 U.S. National Championships — title story Senior national ranking list
Temirkhan Sabdenbek speaking to young athletes at the Olympic Values Education Program Giving Back

Olympic Day

Selected for the Modern Pentathlon Development Program in Budapest — athletes and leaders from around the world shaping the future of the sport.

  • Promoting Olympic values: excellence, respect and fair play
  • Supporting the long-term growth and modernization of Modern Pentathlon
  • Encouraging youth engagement and inspiring the next generation of athletes
  • Strengthening the international pentathlon community through collaboration
UIPM: Olympic Day 2026

Partner With Me

The road to the Olympics is stronger together. Open to sponsorships, media collaborations and brand ambassadorship.