modern pentathlon

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modern pentathlon (usually uncountable, plural modern pentathlons)

  1. An athletics event where athletes compete in épée fencing, shooting, freestyle swimming, show jumping and cross country.
    • 2021 November 3, Victor Mather, “Modern Pentathlon Drops Equestrian Competition After Abuse Claims”, in The New York Times[1]:
      Dwindling interest and a reputation for being outdated couldn’t change modern pentathlon. A brief video clip of a coach punching a horse at the Tokyo Olympics has altered it forever.

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