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.
Modern Penthalete Sheila Taormina
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.
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.
American Eli Bremer
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.
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.
Illustrated History of the Olympic Modern Pentathlon
The modern pentathlon has a rich history in the Olympic Summer Games. View photos from past modern pentathlon events.
The modern pentathlon has a rich history in the Olympic Summer Games. View photos from past modern pentathlon events.
All About the Olympic Modern Pentathlon
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 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.
What is Olympic Modern Pentathlon?
The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport which consists of competition in five events -- shooting, fencing, swimming, horse jumping, and running -- in one day.
The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport which consists of competition in five events -- shooting, fencing, swimming, horse jumping, and running -- in one day.
Olympic Modern Pentathlon Rules and Judging
Get information on the rules and scoring for the Olympic Modern Pentathlon.
Get information on the rules and scoring for the Olympic Modern Pentathlon.
Learn to Compete in the Modern Pentathlon
The Olympic Modern Pentathlon consists of five events. Learn how to participate in the five disciplines of the competition.
The Olympic Modern Pentathlon consists of five events. Learn how to participate in the five disciplines of the competition.
Your Road to the Olympic Team - How to Become An Olympic Penthathete
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.
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.
Past Olympic Modern Pentathlon Medalists
The gold, silver, and bronze Olympic medalists in the Modern Pentathlon from the Summer Olympic games.
The gold, silver, and bronze Olympic medalists in the Modern Pentathlon from the Summer Olympic games.
Illustrated History of the Olympic Modern Pentathlon
View images from past modern pentathlon in the Summer Olympic Games.
View images from past modern pentathlon in the Summer Olympic Games.
Olympic Modern Penthalon Action Image Gallery
View action photos from the Modern Pentathlon in the Summer Olympic Games.
View action photos from the Modern Pentathlon in the Summer Olympic Games.