Uncooperative Horses Wreak Havoc, Kill Dreams at Olympic Pentathlon
Modern Pentathlon: History, Rules, Equipment
Modern Pentathlon: History, Rules, Equipment
Germany's modern pentathlon coach kicked out of Olympics for punching a horse
Modern Pentathlon: History, Rules, Equipment
Modern pentathlon
The Oahu Pentathlon
Germany's Annika Schleu crying on her horse, which had refused to jump.
Each match lasts up to one minute; the first fencer to score a hit wins instantly.
See the referred article for detailed form and usage.
Modern pentathlon has been an Olympic sport since 1912 and features five events: fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting and cross-country running.
There are continental championships, and some states like Great Britain take pentathlon seriously.
After 1980, all 5 events have taken place in just a single day.