Oldest Olympic sport, the modern pentathlon makes a 2010 comeback
SINGAPORE: It is a sport that is a culmination of all—rounded fitness, determination and strategy. While most athletes train to excel in one field, those taking part in the pentathlon must be able to run one kilometre, stop to shoot down five targets and repeat the sequence another two more times, swim 200—metres freestyle, fence and command a horse over a 350—450 metres course in equestrian …
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