A 20-year-old man from Kidderminster is on track to make his Olympic debut in Paris this summer.
Charlie Brown made his first major senior international appearance for Pentathlon GB less than 12 months ago but went onto enjoy a successful 2023.
From reaching the men's individual finals at the European Games in Poland to the UIPM World Championships at home in Bath, he also claimed team medals at both competitions and wants to use the experience as a springboard to qualify for Paris 2024.
Brown, who joined the elite Pentathlon GB squad at the University of Bath in September 2021, said: "It's my lifetime dream to compete at an Olympics and I'm going to give it everything I can.
"Initially 2024 was not on the cards and seemed unrealistic because of the short time I had to improve and get the results I needed, but last year was a breakthrough and now it's become more of a reality.
"I've worked hard to get into this position. It's not luck, I've earned this opportunity and now I just need to take it in my stride, keep my feet on the ground and see what I can do this year."
There is still one Olympic men's quota place to be earned by the GB squad for Paris adding to that already secured by defending champion Joe Choong.
There are also nine places available through the UIPM World Ranking list which will be determined during the 2024 World Cup season.
Brown added: "There are a maximum of two male athletes per nation who get to compete at the Olympics, so it's not just about qualifying this season but also earning selection.
"We are such a strong nation and there is huge competition within this squad, but that creates a great team ethic as well. We are all working as hard as we can and pushing each other to the limit.
"The only thing I can do is prepare for the World Cups the best I can, execute what I plan to do and then what everyone else does is out of my control."
The season begins with World Cup One in Cairo from March 5 to March 10 with further World Cups set to follow in Turkey, Hungary and Bulgaria before the final in Ankara from May 22 to May 26.
The final Olympic ranking list will be published on June 17.
Brown said: "Since I was younger, before I even took up pentathlon, I've wanted to go to the Olympics.
"I've got Los Angeles 2028 to focus on too, but I really want to get to Paris. Joe Choong went to the Olympics when he was 21 so it is definitely doable."
Keep up to date with the athletes on the road to Paris 2024 at www.teambath.com/sport/olympic-paralympic/paris-2024-olympics-paralympics/
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