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Originally the competition took place over four or five days; however [[Modern pentathlon at the 1996 Summer Olympics|in 1996]] a one-day format was adopted in an effort to be more audience-friendly.<ref name="nyt"/> In spite of the event's strong pedigree in the modern Olympics, and its status |
Originally the competition took place over four or five days; however [[Modern pentathlon at the 1996 Summer Olympics|in 1996]] a one-day format was adopted in an effort to be more audience-friendly.<ref name="nyt"/> In spite of the event's strong pedigree in the modern Olympics, and its status an event created specifically for the modern Olympic Games, its lack of widespread popularity outside [[Eastern Europe]] has led to calls for its removal from the Olympic Games in recent years;{{fact|date=August 2012}} however, following a vote by the [[International Olympic Committee|IOC]] on July 8, 2005, it has remained in the Olympic program at least until [[2012 Summer Olympics|2012]]. |
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Revision as of 21:54, 1 August 2012
The modern pentathlon is a sports contest that includes five events: pistol shooting, fencing, 200 m freestyle swimming, show jumping, and a 3 km cross-country run.[1] Since 1949 an annual World Championship has been held in non-Olympic years.
Originally the competition took place over four or five days; however in 1996 a one-day format was adopted in an effort to be more audience-friendly.[1] In spite of the event's strong pedigree in the modern Olympics, and its status an event created specifically for the modern Olympic Games, its lack of widespread popularity outside Eastern Europe has led to calls for its removal from the Olympic Games in recent years;[citation needed] however, following a vote by the IOC on July 8, 2005, it has remained in the Olympic program at least until 2012.
See also
- List of Olympic medalists in modern pentathlon
- Modern pentathlon at the Summer Olympics
- World Modern Pentathlon Championships
References
- ^ a b Branch, John (November 26, 2008). "Modern Pentathlon Gets a Little Less Penta". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
External links
- UIPM Official Website
- Modern Pentathlon Community
- Modern Pentathlon Australia
- Modern Pentathlon New Zealand
- Modern Pentathlon Turkiye
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