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Word: Pentathlon
Speech Type: Noun
early 17th century (denoting the original five events of leaping, running, discus-throwing, spear-throwing, and wrestling): from Greek, from pente ‘five’ + athlon ‘contest’
pɛnˈtaθlən
an athletic event comprising five different events for each competitor, in particular (also modern pentathlon) an event involving fencing, shooting, swimming, riding, and cross-country running.
Short Definition:athletic event comprising five different events for each competitor
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