Meaning of modern pentathlon | Babel Free

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An athletics event where athletes compete in épée fencing, shooting, freestyle swimming, show jumping and cross country.

uncountable, usually

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“Dwindling interest and a reputation for being outdated couldn’t change modern pentathlon.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. After more than a century of having its participants compete by running, shooting, fencing, swimming and riding, modern pentathlon will drop equestrian jumping from the event, the sport’s federation said Thursday.”

CEFR level