Phaelen French

Name: Phaelen French

Date of Birth: July 2, 1990

Hometown: Delta, Colorado

Current Residence: Dayton, Ohio

Club: USAF, DAF Sports

 

Career Highlights:

2026 Charlotte Invitational (Senior Women) - 2nd

2025 US Nationals - 3rd

2024 US National Champion

2023 PanAm Games- 7th

 

 

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

I began Modern Pentathlon in 2018 with the encouragement and support of my family.
was drawn to the sport because no other discipline combines such a diverse range of skills, and it uniquely rewards resilience, composure, and courage.
As I grew in the sport, competing internationally became a natural progression. The opportunity to measure myself against the best in the world deepened the meaning of daily training and elevated the pursuit beyond personal development.

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

Representing the United States on the Senior National Team is both an honor. To me it means competing with integrity, courage, and sportsmanship, knowing that my conduct can reflect some of the values of my nation. Selection to the team inspires me to show up wholeheartedly at every event, prepared to give my best effort.

What is your favorite motivational quote?

“Our potential is one thing. What we do with it is quite another.” Angela Duckworth