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pentathlon The modern Olympic pentathlon includes swimming, cross-country running, horseback riding, fencing, and target shooting. pɛnˈtæθlən

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An athletic contest in which each athlete competes in five different events. The Greek word athlos means “contest or trial,” so to be an athlete you had to compete in physical contests. The ancient Greek pentathlon tested warriors' skills in sprinting, long jumping, javelin throwing, discus throwing, and wrestling, none of which are part of today's Olympic pentathlon. But a pentathlete must still have muscles and reflexes suited to almost any kind of physical feat. See also decathlon

word	pentathlon
definition	An athletic contest in which each athlete competes in five different events.
eg_sentence	The modern Olympic pentathlon includes swimming, cross-country running, horseback riding, fencing, and target shooting.
explanation	The Greek word athlos means “contest or trial,” so to be an athlete you had to compete in physical contests. The ancient Greek pentathlon tested warriors' skills in sprinting, long jumping, javelin throwing, discus throwing, and wrestling, none of which are part of today's Olympic pentathlon. But a pentathlete must still have muscles and reflexes suited to almost any kind of physical feat. See also decathlon
IPA	pɛnˈtæθlən

Pentathlon Athlete Olympic Greek Physical Throwing Athletic Contest