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	Modern Pentathlon
		The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport which consists of competition in five events in one gruelling day.
		Modern pentathlon is a true representation of the Olympic movement.
		The 5 Olympic rings are reflected in modern pentathlon's 5 events and participation from all 5 continents.
	www.modern-pentathlon.com (215 words)

	PENTATHLON, (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Prior to 1956, scoring of the modern pentathlon was based on an athlete’s placement in each of the five events.
		The modern pentathlon was created by the French baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863–1937), who felt it would stimulate world relations and insure peace if soldiers of the world’s armies could find a mutual interest in friendly competition.
		Following the formation of the International Union of Modern Pentathlon and Biathlon (UIPMB) in the early 1950s, annual world championships were organized and the UIPMB became the governing body of the sport.
	www.history.com /encyclopedia.do?articleId=218906 (792 words)

	Pentathlon - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Pentathlon, contest of five exercises—jumping, running, wrestling, throwing the discus, and throwing the javelin—which in the ancient Greek games (...
		Modern Pentathlon, contest of five events consisting of pistol shooting, swimming, fencing, an equestrian event, and cross-country running.
		Although she was born in Lancashire, Mary Peters was brought up in Northern Ireland and the delight of her Olympic gold victory at the Munich games...
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Pentathlon.html (118 words)

	Modern Pentathlon Australia :: Run Ride Swim Fence Shoot :: The Olympic Sport
		Thanks to the Oceanic President, Mr John Pennell and the UIPM for providing the funding for MPA to conduct a training camp in Auckland, New Zealand on 3 and 4 November 2007.
		Pentathlon shooting rules apply to this event, all pentathletes welcome.
		Congradulations to the Modern Pentathlon Junior competitors Angie Darby, Charlotte Curnow and Chloe Esposito in their performances at the Under 20 Australina Epee Championships on 7 October 2007.
	www.pentathlon.org.au (345 words)

	OUMPA: The Pentathlon Events in Brief
		Pentathlon combines the speed and stamina aspects of the run and swim with the skills required in fencing, shooting and riding.
		Modern Pentathlon is a full blue sport, we have our Varsity Match at the end of Hilary term.
		There is also a strong social side to pentathlon and particularly OUMPA, so if you want to be part of what is probably the most friendly club in Oxford then come along.
	users.ox.ac.uk /~oumpa/thepentathloneventsinbrief.shtml (231 words)

	Olympics: Pentathlon
		According to legend, the pentathlon was created by Jason of the Argonauts, who combined the five events into one to compete against his friend, Peleus.
		The ancient pentathlon morphed into a grueling one-day challenge that blends shooting, fencing, swimming, show-jumping and a 3,000-meter run, known as the modern pentathlon.
		It began in 1964 as a pentathlon but was expanded to eight events in 1984: the 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put and 200 meters on Day 1, and the long jump, javelin and 800 meters on Day 2.
	www.sptimes.com /2004/08/08/Olympics/Pentathlon.shtml (1082 words)

	Modern pentathlon - Definition, explanation
		The modern pentathlon is a sports contest consisting of 5 events, hence the name pentathlon.
		The epithet modern is important to discern it from the ancient athletics pentathlon -- none of the events of modern penthatlon were part of the ancient Olympics.
		As the events of the ancient pentathlon were modeled after the skills of the ideal soldier of that time, Coubertin created the contest to simulate the experience of a 19th century cavalry soldier behind enemy lines: he must ride an unfamiliar horse, fight with pistol and sword, swim, and run.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/m/mo/modern_pentathlon.php (745 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Pentathlon (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport for women, consisting of the 100m hurdles, shot put, high jump, long jump, and 200m.
		The modern pentathlon, an Olympic games event for men since 1912, comprises a cross-country horseback ride, a cross-country run, a swimming race, épée fencing, and...
		Modern Pentathlon: Cook has the recipe for happiness and harmony; Britain's Olympic gold medallist is hungry for more success in the modern pentathlon World Championships.(Sport)
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Pentathlon (831 words)

	British Pentathlon
		The fencing discipline in modern pentathlon involves epees, which do not have sharp edges, but an electronic switch at the end to register scores.
		As a result of their success in The Modern Pentathlon Association's National Biathlon Championships, Cannons FC boys were invited to meet the Olympics Minister, Tessa Jowell, at the Houses of Parliament.
		Marks and Spencer is to partner the Modern Pentathlon Association of Great Britain (MPAGB) in its preparations for world-class events, as part of the FTSE-British Olympic Association Initiative.
	www.mpagb.org.uk (2896 words)

	Alberta_Pentathlon
		Dedicated to promoting the sport of Modern Pentathlon in Alberta
		(Aristotle in reference to the ancient games pentathlon)
		A huge thank you to Joanne Willis and her team.
	www.alberta_pentathlon.homestead.com (58 words)

	Modern Pentathlon: Modern Pentathlon
		UIPM President Klaus Schormann, Secretary General Joël Bouzou Executive Board members Martin Dawe and Pernille Svarre were present Indeed, the former Modern Pentathlon World Champion competed in the Celebrity Relay race in which she was partnered with US Beach Volleyball player Todd Matthes and came 3rd.
		The gorgeous day was enjoyed by the many spectators who came to watch the competition and boosting the spectator figures, as well as giving a family party atmosphere to the competition, were the numerous relatives of the athletes who had come to Monaco to offer their support.
		Following the success of the live internet broadcast of the Modern Pentathlon World Championships, UIPM and Horizon teemed up again to provide exclusive live internet coverage of the Biathle World Championships on www.247.tv, together with live audio feed on www.pentathlon.org.
	www.pentathlon.org (874 words)

	INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - SPORTS
		He swam across a raging river, and then finally he delivered the message.
		So, legend has it, was born the modern pentathlon.
		Only remotely resembling the ancient pentathlon inspired by the warmongering Spartans, modern pentathletes shoot, fence, swim, compete in show jumping and run - five events testing endurance as well as athletic versatility.
	www.olympic.org /uk/sports/programme/index_uk.asp?SportCode=MP (173 words)

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