Krungolcas takes World Cup title in Cairo

EDVINAS Krungolcas led home a Lithuanian one-two in the second men's modern pentathlon World Cup of the season in Cairo.

STRONG START: Edvinas Krungolcas produced a solid all-round performance to win the modern pentathlon World Cup event in Cairo

Olympic silver medallist Krungolcas held off the challenge of team-mate Justinas Kinderis while Russia's Maxim Kuznetsov completed the podium.

Great Britain's David Atkinson finished 29th in his first World Cup final - although team coach Jan Bartu was delighted with the 24-year old's performance.

"It was an achievement for David to qualify for the finals and we recognise that," he said.

"He can be satisfied with the hard put he put in preparing for this.

"This was what we expected from David at this stage of his preparation. It was the best performance of his life."