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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.
Jim Thorpe
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James Francis Thorpe was an American athlete who won Olympic gold medals and played professional football, baseball, and basketball. A citizen of the Sac and Fox Nation, he was the first Native Americ
Pentathlon
…pentathlons featuring a variety of events. The Classic pentathlon was contested in Olympic Games from 1906 through 1924. In the 1912 Olympic Games, Jim Thorpe won both the pentathlon and decathlon titles, only to have them later taken away for professionalism. His titles were restored some 70 years later by…
Thorpe in 1913
Thorpe in 1913
Thorpe with the Canton Bulldogs, c. 1915 – c. 1920
Thorpe with the Canton Bulldogs, c. 1915 – c. 1920
Thorpe with the New York Giants
Thorpe with the New York Giants
Thorpe in 1912
Thorpe in 1912