noun

pentathlon

pentathlon

She is training for the modern pentathlon.

She is training for the modern pentathlon.

The ancient pentathlon included running and wrestling.

The ancient pentathlon included running and wrestling.

((the)) pentathlon an athletic contest with five events He competed in the pentathlon.

Synonyms: five-event contest

From Greek 'pente' (five) + 'athlon' (contest).

Think of a 'pentagon' which has FIVE sides. A 'pentathlon' has FIVE events.

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