The Pentathlon was designed to be the ultimate judge of an all-round sportsman: with the thinking you couldn't just excel in a single discipline.
The Pentathlon GB brand you are welcomed with today represents the seasoned athlete as much as the beginner.
We are here to find both the next generation of medal-winners and encourage a new wave of participation.
Who We Are
Dynamic and
Ever-Changing
Supportive
and Inclusive
Open and
Aspirational
Fun and Fearless
What makes Pentathlon GB unique is that you can participate in as many of the disciplines as you like.
Trying to learn five events at once might sound daunting, so just start with two or three and build your way up.
We also run Modern Biathlon, Triathlon and Tetrathlon events plus our continuous formats the Biathle and Triathle, where you can build up the number of sports at your own pace.
It's fair to say the Modern Pentathlon has evolved significantly over the years.
When Joe Choong and Kate French won gold medals for Britain in Tokyo 2020, they had to swim 200 metres freestyle, fence and show-jump, before a final combined event: the laser run.
For the Laser run, athletes had to run for 3km, while keeping their heart rate under control so they could shoot at targets with a laser pistol. An extra discipline has been added for Paris 2024: Obstacle Course Racing (OCR).
OCR has replaced horse riding after Paris 2024 at the elite level. We salute our ancient heritage but are excited about the next 100 years.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional quality sporting events, programmes and infrastructure which supports all levels of peformance, from enthusiast to elite.
We are committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation, making a positive difference to our sporting community across the UK.
Our services are built on a foundation of inclusivity, respect and empowerment.
We strive to build an outstanding team on and off the field, offering opportunities for growth, recognition and reward in an environment of open communication, trust and mutual respect.
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