Temirkhan "Tim" Sabdenbek

Name: Temirkhan "Tim" Sabdenbek

Birthdate: December 22, 2004

Hometown: Taraz, Kazakhstan

Current Residence: Charlotte, North Carolina

Club: Charlotte Resident Program

Career Highlights:

2026 Atlanta Regional Champion

2025 US Nationals - 2nd

2025 Junior National Champion

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

My mother took me to a modern pentathlon club when I was 9 or 10 years old and since then, I have been motivated by my family and friends, as well as an unwavering desire to be the best.

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

For me, this means having the opportunity to compete against top-class athletes and being part of a close-knit United States team. It's a chance to show what I'm capable of in competition, and to demonstrate the high level of preparation of the US team.

What is your favorite motivational quote?

Be as hard as flint, and time will strike a spark from you