This Olympic event has athletes fencing, swimming, target shooting and more.
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PARIS, France — Inspired by the traditional pentathlon of the ancient Olympic Games, the modern pentathlon is an all-around competition that tests athletes on their skills across five challenging and somewhat obscure sports.
The event was introduced to the modern Olympics in 1912 and has been on the Olympic program since, with significant evolution over the years.
Here’s what to know about this Olympic event you’ll see at the Paris Games this summer.
What is modern pentathlon?
The name comes from Greek, meaning
Rules of the Game: What is modern pentathlon?
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