modern pentathlon
noun
: a composite contest in which all contestants compete in a 300-meter freestyle swim, a 4000-meter cross-country run, a 5000-meter 30-jump equestrian steeplechase, épée fencing, and target shooting at 25 meters
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There are also medal events in handball, modern pentathlon, track cycling, water polo, weightlifting and wrestling.
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Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
However, Egypt could close strong — four of its six medals in Tokyo came in modern pentathlon, taekwondo and wrestling, all of which are contested this week.
—Mark Puleo and John Bradford, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
And the modern pentathlon – a rather odd event in which athletes traditionally compete in fencing, showjumping, a 200-meter freestyle swim and a laser run that combines running and shooting – will take on a new complexion in LA.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 12 Aug. 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympics were clearly saving the best for last — no, not the big finals in basketball, soccer, volleyball, or even the modern pentathlon.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2024
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Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
However, Egypt could close strong — four of its six medals in Tokyo came in modern pentathlon, taekwondo and wrestling, all of which are contested this week.
—Mark Puleo and John Bradford, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
And the modern pentathlon – a rather odd event in which athletes traditionally compete in fencing, showjumping, a 200-meter freestyle swim and a laser run that combines running and shooting – will take on a new complexion in LA.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 12 Aug. 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympics were clearly saving the best for last — no, not the big finals in basketball, soccer, volleyball, or even the modern pentathlon.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for modern pentathlon
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