Luke Filar

Name: Luke Filar

Birthdate: October 8, 2008

Hometown: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Current Residence: Charlotte, North Carolina

Club: Charlotte Resident Program

Career Highlights:

2025 US U19 Nationals Champion

2024 US U17 Nationals Champion

American Ninja Warrior Season 17 & 18

How did you get started in Modern Pentathlon, and what motivated you to pursue it at the international level?

I first heard about Modern Pentathlon at a World Ninja event in Orlando in 2023. I found it interesting because I grew up swimming and competing in ninja. I went to my first camp in Colorado the summer of 2024 and loved it. I knew I wanted to compete at the international level because of how much fun I had and how perfectly the sport combined the things I already loved.

What does representing the United States on the Senior National Team mean to you?

Representing the United States on the Senior National Team means I get to have fun, while pushing myself to improve every day. It’s a chance to challenge myself and compete with a purpose.

What is your favorite motivational quote?

You don’t need more time. You need fewer excuses.