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The modern Pentathlon is a combination sport comprising of five events, competed for by both men and women, but only men in the Olympics. Disciplines include Epee Fencing, 200m freestyle Swimming, Pistol Shooting, Horse Riding and a 3km Run.
Popularity
The modern pentathlon has been on the Olympic program continuously since 1912. A team event was added to the Olympic Games in 1952 and discontinued in 1992. An event for women was added in 2000.
Location
Clubs and organisations throughout the UK hold many local and national events, with weekly practises.
Age
Age categories used in modern pentathlon are 10 - 18 years = Youths (sub divided into five groups) 19 - 21 years = Juniors 22 - 35 years = Seniors 35 plus years = Masters New comers may start by competing in Biathlon or Biathle.
Ability
Coubertin created the contest to simulate the experience of a nineteenth century cavalry soldier behind enemy lines: he must be able to ride an unfamiliar horse, fight with pistol and sword, swim, and run.
Description
In the Modern Pentathlon Riding All horses are supplied by the competition eg all competitors use a strange horse. The course is 600m long with fifteen obstacles. Fencing Using Epees. Shooting Using 0.22 caliber pistols. Swimming Using freestyle stroke, 300m for men, 200m for women Cross-Country running 4km for men, 2km for women. The event is governed by the International du Pentathlon Moderne et Biathlon and the international governing bodies of the five disciplines involved.
Dedication
Modern Pentathlon is an individual and team event, teams consist of four members, three of whom may compete in the competition. Competitions are held over three or four days. Points scored for each discipline are added together to give the final classification, competitors must compete in all five disciplines. The disciplines are competed in the order of 1)Fencing 2)swimming 3)shooting 4)Cross-Country Running 5)Riding.
Potential
In non-Olympic years, a World Championship is held, instigated in 1949. Originally the competition took place over four or five days; however in 1996 a one-day format was adopted in an effort to improve the event's commercial image. In spite of the event's strong pedigree in the modern olympics, and its status as the only event created specifically for the modern olympic games, its lack of widespread popularity outside of Eastern Europe has led to calls for its removal from the Olympic games in recent years.
Closely
Related Activities
Horse Riding 232, Show Jumping 241, Fencing 251, Pistol Shooting 529, Swimming 592, Athletics 32, Track Running 41.
Cost
Club rates start at around £25.00 for an individual and £65.00 for a family.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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