Several Olympic sports have evolved over the years to keep up with an ever-changing landscape, but few have been as drastic as the Modern Pentathlon.
Ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, the ancient sport has modernized yet again – in a way you might not expect.
Until recently, the event consisted of the following five disciplines: fencing, horse riding, swimming, shooting and running.
But in recent years, the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has looked to overhaul the sport’s image, injecting youth and greater accessibility into a sport which has roots in Ancient Greece.
