ペンタスロン

noun

pentathlon

Refers to the athletic contest consisting of five events. In modern usage, often specifically the modern pentathlon (fencing, swimming, horse riding, shooting, and running). The Japanese term 五種競技 is a synonym.

See also: 五種競技

• 近きん代だい五ご種しゅはペンタスロンとも呼よばれる。

  The modern pentathlon is also called pentathlon.