Ahmed Elgendy is among the qualifiers for the men's final ©Getty Images

Spain's Aleix Heredia Vives topped men's qualification at the International Modern Pentathlon Union World Cup in Cairo.

Vives, the world number 58, sprang a surprise to finish in first place on a total of 1,162 points.

The Spaniard impressed in the fencing discipline, where he scored 278 points after registering 25 wins, on his way to ending a point clear of the rest of the field.

Egypt's Eslam Hamad and 2018 Pan American champion Emmanuel Zapata of Argentina both finished on 1,161 points.

Valentin Belaud of France booked his place in the final during men's qualification ©Getty Images
Valentin Belaud of France booked his place in the final during men's qualification ©Getty Images

Former world junior and youth champion Ahmed Elgendy, also representing the host nation, qualified for the final after recording the fourth best qualification score.

The Youth Olympic Games gold medallist amassed 1,159 points to progress to the final in style.

Five-time World Championships gold medallist Valentin Belaud of France and Jun Woong-tae of South Korea were among the other qualifiers.

The men's final is due to take place on Saturday (February 29), with the women's final scheduled for tomorrow.