The modern pentathlon made its Olympic debut on the men’s side in 1912. A women's competition was added to the Olympics at the 2000 Sydney Games. How does Olympic modern pentathlon work?

This will be the final Summer Olympics with the current line-up of the five events that make up the modern pentathlon. Gone will be the horse-riding and in its place: a controversial obstacle course.

The format of the modern pentathlon has evolved throughout the years. The equestrian section was once a cross-country race but was changed to show jumping in 1988.

The organization that runs modern pentathlon is searching for a new discipline for the 2028 Olympics that is “attractive and relevant to global youth and future generations.” ...

Modern pentathlon is on the brink of losing its place in the Olympics. Insider spoke to over 25 officials, athletes, and coaches to see what's next.

Modern pentathlon was created by the founder of the modern Olympics, Baron Pierre de Coubertin as an homage to the duties required of a solider in the late 19th century to test the strengths of the ...

Modern pentathlon is close to being expelled from the Olympics after removing its horseriding discipline. The sport was not named on the preliminary list for Los Angeles 2028 earlier in December.

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Joe Choong of Britain crosses the finish line to win the men’s modern pentathlon at the Summer Olympics, on Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) By Associated Press ...

The modern pentathlon at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles will feature an obstacle course. / Dogukan Keskinkilic/Anadolu via Getty Images Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. Here’s one last reminder ...

Once a five-day event, modern pentathlon was reduced to a single day in 1996, and plans are underway to conclude the whole competition in a rapid-fire 90 minutes at the Paris Summer Games in 2024.

The format of the modern pentathlon has evolved throughout the years. The equestrian section was once a cross-country race but was changed to show jumping in 1988.