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A pentathlon is a contest featuring five events. The name is derived from Greek: combining the words pente (five) and -athlon (competition) (Greek: πένταθλον). The first pentathlon was documented in Ancient Greece and was part of the Ancient Olympic Games.
Learn about the ancient and modern pentathlon, a multi-disciplinary athletic contest that tests speed, strength, skill, and endurance. Find out how the events, rules, and competitors have changed over time and across cultures.
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The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport consisting of fencing (one-touch épée), freestyle swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross country running. The event was first held in 1912, inspired by the traditional pentathlon held during the ancient Olympics, and designed to model skills needed by a soldier of that time.
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Apr 5, 2024 · Learn about the origins, changes and highlights of modern pentathlon, the sport that combines five disciplines of track and field events. Find out how the first modern pentathlete won in 1912, how the sport evolved over time and who are the most successful athletes in its Olympic history.
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Aug 6, 2021 · The modern pentathlon consists of five sports: running, swimming, fencing, shooting and horseback riding. The women’s pentathlon concluded on Friday; the men finish Saturday morning. What ...
Relive the best moments of the modern pentathlon at the Tokyo 2020 Games, where Great Britain won both gold medals and South Korea made history. Learn more about the sport, the athletes and the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.
Mar 13, 2024 · The five disciplines of modern pentathlon — fencing, swimming, showjumping, shooting and running — have historically been completed over the course of many hours or even days. But in Paris, as the sport aims to boost its popularity, the semifinal and final will both be condensed into 90-minute competitions with a new order of events.
