modern pentathlon

Results of the 2016 Olympics Modern Pentathlon Men’s Competition – USA Athlete Nathan Schrimsher

Within a span of six grueling hours, American Nathan Schrimsher competed against 35 other strong international athletes during timed lap swimming, followed by a bonus round in fencing (held outdoors), then jumping with randomly assigned horses, and finally a combination of running and shooting. The historical premise of the Modern Pentathlon is to demonstrate that …

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Modern Pentathlon in Sarasota, Florida: Diversity in Sports Culture

The Sarasota-Bradenton area is fast emerging as a leading destination for major sporting events. International Athletes showed their skill this past weekend, not only in one sport but a total of five: involving running, target shooting, fencing, swimming and equestrian jumping on randomly selected horses at the 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup #1. In 2016, …

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