Modern Pentathlon in the Olympic Games
The sport of modern pentathlon has been called a true representation of the Olympic movement and the sport that most accurately conveys the ideals of the Olympics. Here are some basics about the modern pentathlon, plus information about the history of the sport.
The Summer Olympic Games are nothing new to Sheila Taormina. She won a gold medal in 1996 as a member of the U.S. women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, and then competed at the 2000 and 2004 Games as a triathlete. In Beijing, the 39-year-old will become the first female athlete to compete at the Olympics in three different sports.
Eli Bremer wants to be the first American man since 1960 to win an Olympic medal in the Modern Pentathlon. Heading into Beijing, Bremer is ranked 11th in the world -- which he thinks puts him in medal contention.
The modern pentathlon has a rich history in the Olympic Summer Games. View photos from past modern pentathlon events.
The sport of Modern Pentathlon has been called a true representation of the Olympic movement and the sport that most accurately conveys the ideals of the Olympics. Get information about its history, rules, and how to compete.
The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport which consists of competition in five events -- shooting, fencing, swimming, horse jumping, and running -- in one day.
Get information on the rules and scoring for the Olympic Modern Pentathlon.
The Olympic Modern Pentathlon consists of five events. Learn how to participate in the five disciplines of the competition.
Getting started in modern pentathlon can be a challenging endeavor, simply due to the fact that it involves five very different disciplines. Learn what you need to know to become an Olympic penthathete.
The gold, silver, and bronze Olympic medalists in the Modern Pentathlon from the Summer Olympic games.
View images from past modern pentathlon in the Summer Olympic Games.
View action photos from the Modern Pentathlon in the Summer Olympic Games.
