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Pentathlon
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A pentathlon is a contest featuring five events. The name is derived from Greek: combining the words pente and -athlon. The first pentathlon was documented in Ancient Greece and was part of the Ancien
The pentathlon was first documented in Ancient Greece, and included the discus and javelin throw.
The pentathlon was first documented in Ancient Greece, and included the discus and javelin throw.
This depiction of an ancient pentathlete dates to the Hellenistic period, c. the 1st century BCE. Walters Art Museum, Baltimore.
This depiction of an ancient pentathlete dates to the Hellenistic period, c. the 1st century BCE. Walters Art Museum, Baltimore.
Halteres were held by athletes in the ancient long jump to push themselves further.
Halteres were held by athletes in the ancient long jump to push themselves further.
All competitors face each other once in the fencing event.
All competitors face each other once in the fencing event.
Stadion (running race)
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Stadion or stade was an ancient running event and also the facility in which it took place, as part of Panhellenic Games including the Ancient Olympic Games. The event was one of the five major Pentat
Pentathlon
…were contested over one day for the Ancient Olympic pentathlon, starting with the long jump, javelin throwing, and discus throwing, followed by the stadion (a short foot race) and wrestling. Pentathletes were considered to be among the most skilled athletes, and their training was often part of military…
The stadion of ancient Nemea, Greece.
The stadion of ancient Nemea, Greece.