Pentathlon

Pronunciation: /pɛnˈtæθlən/

Pentathlon (noun)

  1. A sports contest where one person competes in five different events, and the final result is based on points or times.
  2. A modern athletics event combining five disciplines, usually including running, jumping, and throwing, scored by points.

Examples

  • The pentathlon tests skill across five different events.
  • She trains daily for the pentathlon to improve her results.