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The modern pentathlon includes fencing, swimming, riding, shooting, and running. One sport, many personalities required.

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The modern pentathlon tests five skills, historically designed to reflect a soldier’s versatility. It now often combines shooting and running into a single laser-run event to streamline competition.

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