Meaning & use
Pentathlete
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An athlete who competes in a pentathlon, a contest involving five different events.
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The pentathlete trained daily in fencing, swimming, riding, shooting, and running.
Modern pentathletes must master five completely different skill sets to succeed.
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The modern pentathlon was created for the 1912 Olympics, inspired by the skills of a 19th-century cavalry officer.
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