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Modern Pentathlon Opening Ceremonies 2016

The 2016 Sarasota Bradenton Modern Pentathlon Opening Ceremonies were held on Thursday, May 5.


  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • | 12:00 p.m. May 5, 2016
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The 2016 Modern Pentathlon Opening Ceremonies were hosted at the John and Mable Ringling Museum on Thursday, May 5. The event featured the Players Flash Tappers, Manatee High School Choir and Band, the "Parade of Athletes" and welcoming remarks by International Olympic Committee Representatives. 

Tiffany Jackson, Sandra Stone and Dennis Stover
Tiffany Jackson, Sandra Stone and Dennis Stover
Paul Brooke with Myrna and John Welch
Paul Brooke with Myrna and John Welch
Carmen, Roland, Bella and Emma Outar
Carmen, Roland, Bella and Emma Outar
Christine Peak and Nancy Cooperridder
Christine Peak and Nancy Cooperridder
Jay Riley and Jennifer Wright
Jay Riley and Jennifer Wright
Darrell Xayarath with Merrill and Bill Henry
Darrell Xayarath with Merrill and Bill Henry
Diana Briganti and Helen Low
Diana Briganti and Helen Low
Paul Brooke, Darrell Issa and Russ Vernon
Paul Brooke, Darrell Issa and Russ Vernon
Jeff Choudhry, Jon Beamer, Chip Meyers and Tom Hammond
Jeff Choudhry, Jon Beamer, Chip Meyers and Tom Hammond
Christina Valastin-Fraser, Stevie Ramsey and Alyssa Esteban
Christina Valastin-Fraser, Stevie Ramsey and Alyssa Esteban
Martin Dawe and Heather Fewl
Martin Dawe and Heather Fewl
Jeneh Guemerh and Samy Awad
Jeneh Guemerh and Samy Awad
Britney Guertin and Shelby Isaacson
Britney Guertin and Shelby Isaacson
Lauren Henry, Mackenzie Riley and Priscilla Sosa
Lauren Henry, Mackenzie Riley and Priscilla Sosa
Lauren Henry and Priscilla Sosa
Lauren Henry and Priscilla Sosa
Marie Israelite, Andy Halataei and Allison Israelite
Marie Israelite, Andy Halataei and Allison Israelite
Liz Manes and Todd van Herwynen
Liz Manes and Todd van Herwynen
Scott McCormick and Mike Anderson
Scott McCormick and Mike Anderson
Sofia and Dejan Pavlovic
Sofia and Dejan Pavlovic
The Players Kids performed at the Modern Pentathlon Opening Ceremonies.
The Players Kids performed at the Modern Pentathlon Opening Ceremonies.
Brianna Woodside and Jonathan Bergner
Brianna Woodside and Jonathan Bergner

 

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