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Schoneborn gives Germany gold in pentathlon Posted Friday, August 22, 2008 8:38 AM ET By the Associated Press
Lena Schoneborn won gold in the women's modern pentathlon. The German led after the first four events and held on to the victory despite finishing ninth in the 3000m run.
Taormina's historic day tests strength, resolve Posted Friday, August 22, 2008 7:32 AM ET By the Associated Press Sheila Taormina is the first person to qualify for the Olympics in three different sports -- swimming in 1996, triathlon in 2000 and 2004, and the modern pentathlon in Beijing in 2008. The Associated Press chronicles Taormina's history-making day, event by event.
The evolution of modern pentathlon Posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 5:54 PM ET By Elaine Cheris / Special to NBCOlympics.com Modern pentathlon has gone through a number of changes since its debut at the 1912 Olympics but could be in line for the most radical adjustments yet as Pierre de Coubertin's ultimate test of the "complete athlete" reconfigures itself for a new generation.
Russia's Moiseev wins second pentathlon gold Posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 8:45 AM ET By the Associated Press
Andrey Moiseev of Russia won the men's Olympic modern pentathlon, outlasting a pair of Lithuanians during the final run.
Shooting, swimming marks fall in pentathlon Posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 3:45 AM ET By the Associated Press
David Svoboda of the Czech Republic and Amro El Geziry of Egypt set Olympic modern pentathlon records Thursday in shooting and swimming.
Czech athlete sets modern pentathlon shooting mark Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2008 8:43 PM ET By the Associated Press
David Svoboda of the Czech Republic set an Olympic record for shooting points in the opening segment of the men's modern pentathlon.
Taormina prepares for third Olympic sport Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2008 7:51 AM ET By the Associated Press Chasing history is rarely easy. Modern pentathlete Sheila Taormina, who tread a difficult path to becoming the first woman in Olympic history to compete in three sports, is proof of that.
Young Isaksen takes on modern pentathlon Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 6:48 AM ET By the Associated Press
The average pentathlete can train up to a decade before developing the skills needed for Olympic competition. But young Margaux Isaksen, who burst onto the scene last year with her first national title at age 15, is anything but average.
Starting with a bang Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:23 AM ET By Elaine Cheris There are many pentathletes who are great at four of the five disciplines, but not at shooting, the first one of the day. To succeed at the Olympics, however, a good result in shooting is imperative.
Australian pentathlete clear to compete Posted Thursday, August 7, 2008 9:26 AM ET By the Associated Press
Australian modern pentathlete Angie Darby is on her way to Beijing after the Court of Arbitration for Sport threw out an appeal that questioned her Olympic eligibility.
How modern pentathlon is scored Posted Tuesday, August 5, 2008 12:59 PM ET By the Associated Press Thanks to its patchwork make up, modern pentathlon -- which is equal parts shooting, swimming, running, riding and fencing -- can be a bear to score. Find out how they separate the contenders from the pretenders in the only sport to feature in every Olympics since 1912.
'Extreme' dream Posted Monday, August 4, 2008 11:28 PM ET By Elaine Cheris, Special to NBCOlympics.com The U.S. qualified four modern pentathletes for Beijing, and all will be making their Olympic debuts in the sport. Elaine Cheris introduces the four, and analyzes what they each need to get into medal contention.
CAS to hear Greek bid to oust Darby Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:59 PM ET By the Associated Press
Australian Angie Darby's Olympic hopes lie with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which will hear the Greek pentathlon federation's complaint that Darby is not eligible to compete in the Beijing Games.
Eli Bremer's blog Posted Friday, July 25, 2008 12:29 PM ET By Martin Thorstensson Eli Bremer tackles five different sports. You can imagine that he is not afraid of tackling different discussion topics.
Taormina's spot on Olympic team official Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 7:14 PM ET By The Associated Press
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(AP) - Sheila Taormina's Olympic bid has been officially accepted by U.S. modern pentathlon officials, making her the first woman to qualify in three different sports.
Sheila Taormina: By the numbers Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 7:14 PM ET By Martin Thorstensson The road to Beijing has been a long and, often, tumultuous one for Sheila Taormina. A by-the-numbers look at the 39-year-old modern pentathlete reveals a woman making history and making a difference.
U.S. selection controversy rocks pentathlon Worlds Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 7:14 PM ET By Associated Press Sheila Taormina's quest to compete at the Beijing Olympics is out of her hands now.
World watch Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 7:14 PM ET By Martin Thorstensson Olympic bids are on the line at the World Championships, May 29-June 1 in Budapest, Hungary. Five main storylines, seen from American and international eyes, should be watched closely this weekend.
What we learned Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 7:14 PM ET By Martin Thorstensson The U.S. Olympic spots remained unclear after World Cup 5 in the Czech Republic. Three female and three male pentathletes will duel it out for those spots at the 2008 World Championships at the end of May.
Sacksen takes final U.S. spot in modern pentathlon Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 7:14 PM ET By The Associated Press
Sam Sacksen has been awarded the final American spot in modern pentathlon for the Beijing Olympics after an appeal by Dennis Bowsher was denied.
Modern Pentathlon: What to expect Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 7:13 PM ET By Andy Silver No sport tests an athlete's all-around ability like modern pentathlon. One of the storylines to watch in Beijing is a woman trying to make her fourth U.S. Olympic team in her third different sport.
The Tao of Modern Pentathlon Posted Monday, July 14, 2008 7:13 PM ET By Martin Thorstensson Sheila Taormina won an Olympic gold medal in swimming and competed in two Olympic triathlons. Now, the 39-year-old is on the verge of making history by participating in a third sport: modern pentathlon.
Persistent pentathlete Posted Friday, June 13, 2008 10:27 AM ET By Alan Abrahamson A broken foot before the Athens Games forced Eli Bremer to choose commentating for NBC over competing. Four years later, the Air Force captain looks forward to making his Olympic debut in Beijing.
Selection Sunday Posted Monday, June 2, 2008 By The Associated Press Four U.S. pentathletes have been included on a list of Olympic qualifiers released by the sport's governing body. USA Pentathlon is expected to select Eli Bremer, Sheila Taormina and Margaux Isaksen for Beijing.
Caze defends world pentathlon title Posted Saturday, May 31, 2008 By Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Amelie Caze of France successfully defended her modern pentathlon title Saturday at the world championships.

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The modern pentathlon consists of five disciplines (from the Greek word pente) that will be contested on a single day: shooting, fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping and running.

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