The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris will feature the modern pentathlon competition, showcasing the ultimate all-round athletes in a challenging event that combines swimming, running, fencing, horse riding, and shooting. Athletes to watch include Joe Choong from Britain, who has already won gold at the last Olympics and two world titles, as well as Elena Micheli from Italy, a two-time women’s world champion looking to claim her first Olympic medal.
The Palace of Versailles will host the semifinals and finals of the competition, featuring a new 90-minute format that aims to be more fan-friendly. This will also mark the last Olympics where equestrian events are included in modern pentathlon, as they will be replaced by an obstacle course in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The sport faced controversy in Tokyo three years ago, leading to the decision to remove the equestrian component.
Key dates for the event include fencing preliminaries on Aug. 8, with the men’s final on Aug. 10 and the women’s final on Aug. 11. Reigning champions are Joe Choong for men and Kate French for women. The modern pentathlon competition promises to be an exciting and unique spectacle at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with top athletes competing for the coveted medals in this demanding event.
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