Category
page 1Pentathlon
modern pentathlon
sport which combines fencing, swimming, show jumping or obstacle running, shooting and running
athletics pentathlon
combined track and field event

pentathlon
thumb|right|The pentathlon was first documented in Ancient Greece, and included the discus and [[javelin throw.]]
A pentathlon is a contest featuring five events. The name is derived from Greek: combining the words pente (five) and -athlon (competition) (). The first pentathlon was documented in Ancient Greece and was part of the Ancient Olympic Games. Five events were contested over one day for the Ancient Olympic pentathlon, starting with the long jump, javelin throwing, and discus throwing, followed by the stadion (a short foot race) and wrestling. Pentathletes were considered to be among t
ancient pentathlon
competition of five sports held in Ancient Greece
military pentathlon
sports discipline consisting of shooting, obstacle running, obstacle swimming, throwing, and cross-country running
winter pentathlon at the 1948 Winter Olympics
aeronautical pentathlon
sporting event with six events
naval pentathlon
multi-sport event