What is Modern Pentathlon?
The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport consisting of fencing, freestyle swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross-country running.
Is horse riding being removed from the Olympics?
Following backlash from animal welfare groups and revelations about the sport's history of neglecting animal welfare, modern pentathlon's governing body, the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM), opted to remove horse riding from the sport from 2024 onwards and replace it with a different, as yet undecided.
What is laser pistol?
Laser pistols are sports equipment used for shooting disciplines in modern pentathlon, laser-run, and triathlon competitions. The use of laser pistols is safe for both spectators and participants. There are no laws concerning air guns or firearms that apply to them.
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The Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) regulates laser pistols.
What are the origins of the modern pentathlon?
During the 5th Olympiad held in Stockholm (SWE) 1912, the modern Pentathlon, which incorporates pistol shooting, fencing, swimming, horseback riding, and running, was introduced.
The modern pentathlon was based on the ancient pentathlon, which was invented by Pierre de Coubertin (the father of the modern Olympics).
What will replace riding in modern pentathlon?
A new modern pentathlon confirms that obstacle racing will replace equestrian from 2024 onwards. Modern pentathlon's governing body has made a "landmark decision" to replace equestrian events with obstacle races, despite widespread athlete opposition.
See also:- Artistic swimming, Finswimming
