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The Bryson effect: Army search for next Modern Pentathlon star at Laser Run event

Watch: See Army soldiers try their hand at the Laser Run event in Aldershot

The British Army are looking for their next Olympic Modern Pentathlon star as soldiers took on a Laser Run event in Aldershot.

The current UK Armed Forces Sportswoman of the Year, Second Lieutenant Kerenza Bryson, provided inspiration for new competitors after her Olympics adventure in Paris this summer.

Soldiers were given the opportunity to experience the Laser Run event, which is the closing stage of the Olympic Modern Pentathlon competition.

As well as providing coaching for new competitors, 2Lt Bryson told BFBS Forces News that she's aiming for a second Olympics in Los Angeles. 

Hear more from the Olympic competitor and see the Army soldiers experience the sport in our featured video above.

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