The path to saving modern pentathlon from Olympic removal may just be filled with obstacles. As in, ring swings, rope mazes, balance beams and warped walls. Imagine an “American Ninja Warrior” style ...

This guide breaks down the official competition format for Olympic modern pentathlon, detailing every step from qualification to the finals. Learn about the different stages and medal events, and how ...

The sport of modern pentathlon, a niche outlier at the Olympics, is getting rid of its horse competitions after the Paris Games and bringing in “American Ninja Warrior”-style obstacle courses for the ...

Pentathlon will trade show jumping for an obstacle course in 2028, after accusations of horse mistreatment in Tokyo. Athletes aren’t thrilled. But they could have been pillow fighting. By Sarah Lyall ...

Oddly enough, the sport that lost the most from the lack of crowds at the Tokyo Olympics may have been modern pentathlon. The sport continues to tinker with its format and presentation in an effort to ...

Hungarian Michelle Gulyas came from behind to win the women's modern pentathlon gold at the Paris Olympics on Sunday with a world record score. The 23-year-old, a world championship silver medallist, ...

NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage from the games head to our latest updates. Who doesn’t know the names Simone Biles or Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky or Usain Bolt ...