pentathlon: Quick Facts

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Ancient Greek footrace

Infographic about the ancient Olympic Games featuring stylized illustrations of athletes competing in discus, long jump, javelin, equestrian events, running events, boxing, wrestling, and pankration. Each sport is labeled with a brief description, and a central text box explains the origins and evolution of the Games in Olympia, Greece.

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modern pentathlon What Is a Modern Pentathlon?ancient Olympic Games athletics pole vault weight throw hammer throw shot put long jump discus throw decathlon high jump javelin throw triple jump

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The greatest American athlete

Jim Thorpe

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Gisela Mauermayer

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