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Definition of pentathlon

pentathlon

/pɛnˈtæθ.lɒn/
pen · tath · lon
Plural:pentathlons
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pentathlon Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An athletic competition consisting of five different events in which each contestant participates, such as an indoor track-and-field contest or the Olympic modern pentathlon.

Example

"She trained rigorously in fencing, swimming, and running to prepare for the upcoming pentathlon."

• Rhymes for pentathlon

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek 'pentathlon', a compound of 'pente' (five) and 'athlon' (prize, contest). In the ancient Olympic Games, it comprised the long jump, javelin throw, discus throw, stadion footrace, and wrestling.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pentathlon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pentathlon
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