Modern Pentathlon

An ancient saying, attributed to Aristotle states, 

“Pentathletes are the perfect athletes, because in their bodies are both strength and speed.” 

Created expressly for the Olympic Games, it requires skill, speed and stamina. Modern Pentathlon is a multi-platform sporting event that includes: fencing, 200m swimming (freestyle), show jumping and a combined (laser) pistol shooting and 3200m cross-country race. Following the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the equestrian component will be revised to "Ninja-style" obstacle course. All of the stages are completed in a single day. The performance of an athlete in the first three events dictates their starting position for the shooting/racing combination event at the end of the event. The athlete who crosses the finish line first in the final run is declared the overall winner of the entire competition.