Pentathlon
noun
A sports event where athletes compete in five different sports.
John is training hard for the upcoming pentathlon.
Often appears as...
- modern pentathlon
- ancient pentathlon
noun
A sports event where athletes compete in five different sports.
John is training hard for the upcoming pentathlon.
Often appears as...
- modern pentathlon
- ancient pentathlon
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Pro Tip 1/3Event Varieties
Pentathlon events can vary; classic examples include swimming, fencing, riding, running, and shooting in modern pentathlon.
She excels in riding, so she has an advantage in the modern pentathlon.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Significance
The ancient pentathlon included disciplines like wrestling and discus, reflecting its Greek Olympic origins.
Historians study the ancient pentathlon to understand Greek athletic culture.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Pentathlon
The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport, showcasing the diverse skills of its athletes.
The modern pentathlon at the Olympics always gathers a diverse audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Event Varieties
Pentathlon events can vary; classic examples include swimming, fencing, riding, running, and shooting in modern pentathlon.
She excels in riding, so she has an advantage in the modern pentathlon.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Significance
The ancient pentathlon included disciplines like wrestling and discus, reflecting its Greek Olympic origins.
Historians study the ancient pentathlon to understand Greek athletic culture.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Pentathlon
The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport, showcasing the diverse skills of its athletes.
The modern pentathlon at the Olympics always gathers a diverse audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Event Varieties
Pentathlon events can vary; classic examples include swimming, fencing, riding, running, and shooting in modern pentathlon.
She excels in riding, so she has an advantage in the modern pentathlon.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Significance
The ancient pentathlon included disciplines like wrestling and discus, reflecting its Greek Olympic origins.
Historians study the ancient pentathlon to understand Greek athletic culture.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Pentathlon
The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport, showcasing the diverse skills of its athletes.
The modern pentathlon at the Olympics always gathers a diverse audience.
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Video examples
The ancient origins of...
The combined running, jumping, wrestling, javelin throwing, and hurling the discus events known as the pentathlon inspired world-class competition, and the pankration, a no holds barred fight where only biting and eye-gouging were prohibited,
Video examples
The ancient origins of...
The combined running, jumping, wrestling, javelin throwing, and hurling the discus events known as the pentathlon inspired world-class competition, and the pankration, a no holds barred fight where only biting and eye-gouging were prohibited,
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Quote examples
Chloe Esposito
Australian Athlete
Ever since I knew Dad did pentathlon, I wanted to do it as well. I have seen all his old photos, and he still has his Olympic riding jacket, and that makes this even more special.
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Chloe Esposito
Australian Athlete
Not too many people know what a pentathlon is or what's involved, which is why visiting schools is good because they can learn about it at a young age and hopefully try it out.
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Chloe Esposito
Australian Athlete
If it wasn't for my dad, I would never have known about pentathlon, because it's not popular at all in Australia.
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Aaron Ramsey
Welsh Athlete
I grew up watching the Olympics and did some athletics for my school, winning the Welsh pentathlon championship.
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Elodie Clouvel
French Athlete
I'd like to do some modelling. But I will go on with pentathlon until the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson
English Athlete
There's a big debate whether pentathlon or heptathlon is harder: five events in one day or seven in two.
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Elodie Clouvel
French Athlete
Pentathlon is not a sign of my failure in swimming. It's a new start for me.
Quote examples
Chloe Esposito
Australian Athlete
Ever since I knew Dad did pentathlon, I wanted to do it as well. I have seen all his old photos, and he still has his Olympic riding jacket, and that makes this even more special.
Quote examples
Chloe Esposito
Australian Athlete
Not too many people know what a pentathlon is or what's involved, which is why visiting schools is good because they can learn about it at a young age and hopefully try it out.
Quote examples
Chloe Esposito
Australian Athlete
If it wasn't for my dad, I would never have known about pentathlon, because it's not popular at all in Australia.
Quote examples
Aaron Ramsey
Welsh Athlete
I grew up watching the Olympics and did some athletics for my school, winning the Welsh pentathlon championship.
Quote examples
Elodie Clouvel
French Athlete
I'd like to do some modelling. But I will go on with pentathlon until the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Quote examples
Katarina Johnson-Thompson
English Athlete
There's a big debate whether pentathlon or heptathlon is harder: five events in one day or seven in two.
Quote examples
Elodie Clouvel
French Athlete
Pentathlon is not a sign of my failure in swimming. It's a new start for me.
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