At the museum exhibit, the guide explained how the ancient pentathlon combined stadion racing, wrestling, the long jump, javelin and discus into a single test of athletic skill.

Local organizers scheduled several pentathlons over the summer to attract athletes from neighboring regions.

She decided to train for the modern pentathlon after discovering a talent for both fencing and swimming.

Local athletes trained for months to prepare for the snow pentathlons scheduled across the mountain range.

After months of training, she registered for the snow pentathlon, readying herself for five grueling legs across bicycling, running, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and snowshoeing.

This summer, modern pentathlons tested competitors with fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross-country running.