Here's a story that you probably missed last week: the Modern Pentathlon, which hasn't been "modern" roughly since it was created as an Olympic event in 1912, is to receive an update! The event that has for nearly a century combined pistol shooting, fencing, swimming, horse jumping, and running (how's that for a modern mix?!), is getting a facelift as outlined in this article from the New York Times.
The shooting and running will now be combined, which has led to the obvious conclusion that several NBA and NFL stars might now have a chance at Olympic glory if they can just learn how to fence and ride a horse!
I suppose the combination of running and shooting makes the final event of the competition a "biathlon" of sorts. If you follow up three individual events with a biathlon, is it still five? Yeah, I would say so. But Modern? I still don't think I can give them that one.
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