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Also known as pentathlon

sport which combines fencing, swimming, show jumping or obstacle running, shooting and running

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Modern pentathlon is a sport that combines five different athletic events: fencing, swimming, show jumping or obstacle running, shooting, and running. It tests competitors across a diverse range of skills and physical abilities in a single competition.

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Pictogram for Modern pentathlon at the Summer Olympics

The modern pentathlon is an Olympic multisport that consists of five events: fencing (one-touch épée followed by direct elimination), freestyle swimming, obstacle course racing, laser pistol shooting, and cross country running.

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