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Day 14 Friday, August 22, 2008
TimeEventResults
08/22 08:30AMWomen's Shooting 
Official
08/22 10:00AMWomen's Fencing 
Official
08/22 14:30PMWomen's Swimming 
Official
08/22 17:00PMWomen's Riding 
Official
08/22 20:00PMWomen's Running 
Official

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The evolution of modern pentathlonThe evolution of modern pentathlon

Modern pentathlon has gone through a number of changes since its debut at the 1912 Olympics but could be in line for the most radical adjustments yet as Pierre de Coubertin's ultimate test of the "complete athlete" reconfigures itself for a new generation.

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The modern pentathlon consists of five disciplines (from the Greek word pente) that will be contested on a single day: shooting, fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping and running.

2008 Modern Pentathlon Medals

CountryGoldSilverBronzeTotal
LTU0112
GER1001
RUS1001
GBR0101
UKR0011

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