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Steph Cook and Kate Allenby won gold and bronze in Sydney
Modern pentathlon has risen to prominence
Modern pentathlon is one of those events that leaves many people scratching their heads in confusion.

It's a diverse and unique event, and Team GB has performed well in recent years. Here's our guide to the sport.


The sport
Modern pentathlon consists of five disciplines: shooting, fencing, swimming, horse riding and running.

Athletes earn points in each discipline, with the number of points gained from the first four determining the starting position for the final event - the cross-country run.

Modern pentathlon requires incredible all-round fitness and stamina, as the whole event takes place in a gruelling 12 hour period.


Getting started
If you like lots of sports and don't mind trying something new, this could be just what you're looking for.

The best way to get started is to contact the Modern Pentathlon Association of Great Britain. They'll give you loads of good advice, as well as helping you find a club in your area.

Modern Pentathlon Association of Great Britain
Norwood House
University of Bath
Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7AY
Tel: 01225 386808
Fax: 01225 386995



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Contact: Modern Pentathlon Association of GB
Tel: 01225 386808
Fax: 01225 386995

Team GB in Athens
Kate Allenby
Georgina Harland

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We will have to see how it goes. There is a lot that can go right and a lot that can go wrong in pentathlon
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Kate Allenby
Modern pentathlon bronze medallist




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