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The Pentathlon consists of 5 events and in the following order: 1) Long Jump 2) Javelin 3) 200 meters 4) Discus 5) 1500 meters, points are given for each even, the highest total number of points determines the winner.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoThere is ten events in the (Olympic) decathlon
It takes place over two day.
The order is:
Day 1: 100 meter sprint, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400 meter sprint
Day 2: 110 meter high hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, 1500 meter.
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∙ 12y agoFive events; five field and track events normally consisting of the 200-meter, 1,500-meter runs, the long jump, and the discus and javelin throws.
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How many sports are there in the pentathlon?
There are five sports in a pentathlon. The modern-day pentathlon has events in shooting, swimming, fencing, equestrian and cross country running.
How competitions are in the Olympics pentathlon?
As indicated by the prefix penta-, there are five events in a pentathlon.
How many of the five events of the ancient pentathlon did you have to complete in order to win?
Four
What is the difference between pentathlon and heptathlon?
A Pentathlon has 5 event and a Heptathlon has 8 events :)
What is an athletic contest of five events?
penathlon - consists of 110m hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put and 200m
What is name of contest with 5 events?
Pentathlon.
In modern times the pentathlon has been replaced by decathlonHow many events are in this activity?
The Decathlon is comprised of Ten (10) events. The Pentathlon is comprised of Five (5) events.There are a combined fifteen (15) events. However, the pentathlon's five events are also encompassed within the decathlon as well. Therefore, technically there are only Ten (10) unique events between the two competitions.
How many different competitions are part of an Olympic pentathlon?
There are five different events in a pentathlon. The modern pentathlon in the Olympics includes freestyle swimming, fencing, show jumping, pistol shooting, and 3200 meter cross country race..
Which sport was the combination of five events?
pentathlon
What does 5 e in a p stand for?
Events in a pentathlon.
How many timed sports are in the Olympics?
All swimming and track events. Also events in canoeing, equestrian, cycling, rowing, sailing, pentathlon, and triathlon.
How many events are there in the olympic decatyhlon?
"Deca" means "ten" so in the Olympic Decathlon there are 10 events. Similarly "penta" means "five" so a Pentathlon has 5 events.
