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Wow, I actually know this.
fencing
target shooting
swimming (distance eludes me but it's not overly long)
cross-country runnning (again, not a marathon, maybe 5K?)
and the kicker...show jumping
It was modeled on what would make a good calvary soldier. The name of who decided on these events is beyond me today, but the original ancient pentathlon was modeled on what it would make a good soldier in ancient times. Frankly discuss and javelin are just pretty gruesome weapons, but that should make everyone enjoy the field events a little more.
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