Monica Pinette

Canadian modern pentathlete Monica PinetteMonica Pinette, Yane Marques and Michelle Kelly at the 2007 Pan American GamesPersonal informationNationalityCanadianBorn (1977-02-05) February 5, 1977 (age 49)Vancouver, British ColumbiaHome townLangley, British ColumbiaHeight1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)Weight59 kg (130 lb)SportSportModern pentathlonClubFraser Valley Modern Pentathlon AssociationCoached byPhilipp Waeffler Medal record Representing Canada Pan American Games 2007 Rio de Janeiro Individual Monica Pinette (born February 5, 1977) is a two-time Olympic modern pentathlete from Canada. She is one of the first female Canadian modern pentathletes, and the only indigenous athlete of (Métis) to compete at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Her 13th-place finish overall at the 2004 Summer Olympics was Canada's best recorded performance in the modern pentathlon to date. Early life and career Pinette was born in the city of Vancouver and grew up in Langley, British Columbia. Pinette began her sporting career as a member of the Pony Club in Vancouver. She took up the pentathlon at age 21. She has participated in modern pentathlon at local clubs for swimming, shooting, fencing, and h