The Paris 2024 Olympic Games is the most eagerly awaited sporting event in France, and an opportunity to expand your knowledge of many of the sports on the bill. Each month, Sortir à Paris takes a look at some of the lesser-known disciplines, right up to the competition, which begins in July 2024. Today, we're taking a closer look at modern pentathlon, heir to the ancient discipline, a particularly complete and difficult sport.
Paris 2024 Olympics: what time & channel to watch the modern pentathlon on TV?
Can't find the exact channel and broadcast time for your favorite sport? This article contains all the information you need to follow the modern pentathlon events on TV! [Read more]
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will bring together athletes from all over the world! Discover those who have distinguished themselves in modern pentathlon, the sport that counts 5, with gold, silver and bronze medals, as well as any French success stories. [Read more]
In ancient times, the pentathlon included running, javelin, jumping, discus and wrestling events, before becoming the event we know today, introduced by Pierre de Coubertin. Coubertin, who greatly appreciated the discipline, modified it to test the qualities of a "complete" athlete, with a program that included horse-riding in the form of jumping events, 200m freestyle swimming, epee fencing, running and shooting, the last two of which were grouped together in a laser-run.
It was Baron de Coubertin who introduced the modern pentathlon to the Olympic program in 1912. A team event was added to the Olympic Games in 1952, but was discontinued in 1992, while a women's event was introduced in 2000. Created for the modern Games, the discipline has been the subject of requests for its abolition for several years. For a long time, Hungary and Sweden dominated this discipline, with the Swedes winning 13 out of 15 medals in twenty years.
Compared to other European nations, few French athletes have succeeded in distinguishing themselves in this discipline, but the current generation could well change all that. In the 1990s, Sébastien Deleigne won a few medals, as did Olivier Clergeau and Raphaël Astier.
For Paris 2024, 72 athletes will be selected, from June 17, 2023 to June 17, 2024. France should be able to count on Olympic runner-up Elodie Clouvel, Marie Oteiza, Valentin Prades and Valentin Belaud, if they qualify.
Where can you practice modern pentathlon, the 5-sport discipline, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region?
Not sure which sport to choose? Then try the modern pentathlon, which offers five sports in one, including riding, swimming, shooting, fencing and running! The region and its clubs welcome you to learn how. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From August 8, 2024 to August 11, 2024
Paris 2024 Olympics: what time & channel to watch the modern pentathlon on TV?
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