pentathlon

/pɛnˈtæθlən/
noun
  1. A sports competition consisting of five different events. The modern pentathlon includes fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, and a combined running and shooting event.
    • The ancient pentathlon included running, jumping, discus, javelin, and wrestling.
    • She won a silver medal in the pentathlon at the last Olympics.
    • The modern pentathlon tests both physical and mental skills.
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