Chloe Esposito

Ever since I knew Dad did pentathlon, I wanted to do it as well. I have seen all his old photos, and he still has his Olympic riding jacket, and that makes this even more special.

Australian Athlete

Not too many people know what a pentathlon is or what's involved, which is why visiting schools is good because they can learn about it at a young age and hopefully try it out.

If it wasn't for my dad, I would never have known about pentathlon, because it's not popular at all in Australia.

Aaron Ramsey

I grew up watching the Olympics and did some athletics for my school, winning the Welsh pentathlon championship.

Welsh Athlete

Elodie Clouvel

I'd like to do some modelling. But I will go on with pentathlon until the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

French Athlete

Katarina Johnson-Thompson

There's a big debate whether pentathlon or heptathlon is harder: five events in one day or seven in two.

English Athlete

Pentathlon is not a sign of my failure in swimming. It's a new start for me.

Pentathlon events can vary; classic examples include swimming, fencing, riding, running, and shooting in modern pentathlon.

Event Varieties

The ancient pentathlon included disciplines like wrestling and discus, reflecting its Greek Olympic origins.

Historical Significance

The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport, showcasing the diverse skills of its athletes.

Modern Pentathlon

 The combined running, jumping, wrestling, javelin throwing, and hurling the discus events known as the pentathlon inspired world-class competition, and the pankration, a no holds barred fight where only biting and eye-gouging were prohibited,