Events related to Modern Pentathlon
Modern Biathlon
consists of any two of the above events, the most common combination being running and swimming. There is an official national championships each year. Martial biathlons are also popular which feature fencing and air pistol shooting.
Modern Triathlon
The British Modern Triathlon Championships comprise running, swimming and shooting. However, technically, a Modern Triathlon competition can consist of any three of the five disciplines of Modern Pentathlon.
Modern Tetrathlon
Modern Tetrathlon (four events) is usually Modern Pentathlon without the horse riding.
Biathle
Designed more for the entertainment of spectators, Biathle combines the two basic elements of Modern Pentathlon, running and swimming, in a spectacular continuous format. Capable of being organised in any season, indoors or outdoors, Biathle consists of running 1,500 meters, swimming 100 meters and running another 1500 meters to the finish line. Biathle has its own section on this website