Modern Pentathlon
Modern pentathlon votes to swap horse riding with obstacles
By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2022 08:43 PM EST
The federations for modern pentathlon approved a decision to replace horse riding with “American Ninja Warrior”-style obstacle courses as a fifth discipline in order...
Olympic pentathlon eyes 'Ninja Warrior' courses for survival
By Pat Graham Oct. 05, 2022 01:40 AM EDT
Obstacle racing set to replace horses in modern pentathlon
May. 02, 2022 04:36 PM EDT
MONACO (AP) — Under pressure to remove horse riding, modern pentathlon will test obstacle racing as a replacement in time for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Germany to drop investigation into Olympic horse cruelty
Jan. 11, 2022 09:33 AM EST
POTSDAM, Germany (AP) — German prosecutors will drop an animal cruelty investigation into an athlete and a coach who were shown striking a horse during the Olympic...
Boxing body pledges reform to win back Olympic spot for 2028
Dec. 13, 2021 06:24 AM EST
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Boxing will reform a judging system tainted by manipulation to regain its place on the program for the 2028 Olympics, the president of...
Boxing among 3 Olympic sports in danger of losing 2028 spot
By Graham Dunbar Dec. 09, 2021 01:13 PM EST
Olympic sport to talk with athletes amid anger over changes
By Graham Dunbar Nov. 08, 2021 06:44 AM EST
Modern pentathlon to drop show jumping from Olympic program
By Dennis Passa Nov. 04, 2021 09:43 PM EDT
Modern pentathlon field wide open for Tokyo Olympics
Jul. 01, 2021 12:26 PM EDT
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: First off, an explanation of the event. The modern pentathlon consists of fencing, freestyle swimming (200 meters), equestrian show...
Rio gold medalist Esposito has 2nd chance to defend title
By Dennis Passa Oct. 22, 2020 09:39 PM EDT
List 3/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic
By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2020 05:22 PM EDT
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Artistic World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, from Feb. 20-23: China team withdrew.
All-Around World Cup in...
Thorpe's scandal-tainted 1912 golds still resonate, amaze
By Steve Douglas Jul. 26, 2020 03:16 PM EDT
3 sporting trailblazers light up Stockholm Olympics in 1912
By Steve Douglas Jul. 26, 2020 01:55 PM EDT