pentathletes
Five-event athletes
Pentathletes are athletes who compete in the pentathlon, a combined event of five different sports.
The modern Olympic pentathlon includes fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross-country running.
Ancient Greek pentathletes competed in discus, javelin, long jump, wrestling, and a foot race: She trained for years to join the elite pentathletes at the Games.
Combat with blunted blades
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- equestrianRelating to horsemanship
- shootingDischarging a weapon
- runningSwift foot travel
épée · freestyle · cross-country · pistol · one-touch · combined
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
tenacity · conditioning · fitness · determination · recovery · adaptability · pacing · transitions
Of recent times
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- medalMetal honor token
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- TokyoJapan's capital city
Beijing · London · Rio · ceremony · qualifying · records · international · delegation
Able to change accordingly
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- multifacetedHaving many dimensions
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- skilledHaving learned ability
proficient · dynamic · talented · capable · multitalented · well-rounded · diverse
Long-distance triathlon competitor
- all-rounderMulti-skilled person
- cross-trainingMulti-activity fitness approach
- tetrathlonFour-sport combined event
fencing
Combat with blunted blades
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- equestrianRelating to horsemanship
- shootingDischarging a weapon
running · épée · freestyle · cross-country · pistol · one-touch · combined
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
perseverance · tenacity · conditioning · fitness · determination · recovery · adaptability · pacing · transitions
modern
Of recent times
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- medalMetal honor token
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
Tokyo · Beijing · London · Rio · ceremony · qualifying · records · international · delegation · uniforms
adaptive
Able to change accordingly
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- multifacetedHaving many dimensions
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
skilled · proficient · dynamic · talented · capable · multitalented · well-rounded · diverse
ironman
Long-distance triathlon competitor
- all-rounderMulti-skilled person
- cross-trainingMulti-activity fitness approach
- tetrathlonFour-sport combined event
- Multi-Sport AthletesBo Jackson, Deion Sanders, Jim Thorpe, Jackie Robinson, heptathlete
pentathletesspecialists
Focused field authorities
sprinters · marathoners · swimmers · gymnasts · weightlifters