10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MODERN PENTATHLON»
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modern pentathlon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
modern pentathlon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Modern Pentathlon A Centenary History: 1912 - 2012
In Modern Pentathlon - a Centenary History', Andy Archibald tracks the changes in a sport dreamed up by Olympic founder, Baron de Coubertin, from its military origins to the sport for the superfit it is today.
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Sports web encyclopaedia
ABC Online News - Sports: Modern Pentathlon History of Modern Pentathlon and
results of Australian pentathletes in Olympic Games. www.abc.net.au/news/
olympics/sports/pentathlon.htm 16. Olympics 2000: Modern Pentathlon News,
photos ...
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Sport, Militarism and the Great War: Martial Manliness and ...
Modern pentathlon profited from the increase of its target groups beyond the pure
sportive interest: at first glance, martial manliness, achieved through training in
modern pentathlon, was considered to be essential in many situations of ...
Thierry Terret, J. A. Mangan, 2013
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Sports Around the World: History, Culture, and Practice
Modern pentathlon is a combined sport composed of the five disciplines shooting
, swimming, fencing, horseback riding, and running. The origins of the sport are
not known but seem to show a range of military and Olympic influences.
John Nauright, Charles Parrish, 2012
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Physical Education and Sport in Independent Schools
... Abbey Modern Pentathlon Georgina Harland GB&NI Benenden Bronze 2004
Modern Pentathlon Heather Fell GB&NI Kelly Silver 2008 Modern Pentathlon
Jack Legon GB&NI Whitgift Modern Pentathlon James Myatt GB&NI Whitgift
Modern ...
But unlike the fictitious adventurer, he is not driven by revenge, but by a burning
desire for Olympic honors in 1964 in Tokyo. Currently the only Negro member on
the eight-man, Fort Sam Houston-based U. S. Modern Pentathlon Team ...
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Multi-Discipline Sports: Biathlon, Triathlon,
Modern ...
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Encyclopedia of World Sport: From Ancient Times to the Present
By the 1920 Olympic Games at Antwerp, the competition was already known as
the modern pentathlon, to complement the ancient or classic pentathlon. Until
1952, most pentathletes were military men. Rules and Play The modern
pentathlon ...
David Levinson, Karen Christensen, 1999
And why he challenges some 20 other athletes between the ages of 14 and 22 in
the grueling Olympic event known as the Modern Pentathlon. The days start early
at Fort Sam. Reveille is at 5:30, followed by breakfast with the regular army ...
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The
Pentathlon of the Ancient World
... All-Around (mile), to the modern decathlon and pentathlon (1500 meters), to
women's combined events (800 meters) to the modern pentathlon (cross country
race). The laws of both bio-mechanics and kinetics applied to the ancients as
well.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MODERN PENTATHLON»
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modern pentathlon is used in the context of the following news items.
Soldier earns Olympic berth in Modern Pentathlon at Pan American …
Soldier earns Olympic berth in Modern Pentathlon at Pan American ... a third-place finish in men's Modern Pentathlon on a stormy Sunday at ... «United States Army, Jul 15»
The modern pentathlon story: From military tribute to perhaps the …
In that version, modern pentathlon, the brainchild of Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympics, was developed as a tribute to the ... «National Post, Jul 15»
Nathan Schrimsher is first athlete to qualify for 2016 U.S. Olympic team
No U.S. man has won an individual modern pentathlon Olympic medal since 1960. The last U.S. woman to make the Olympic podium was in ... «NBCSports.com, Jul 15»
Pentathlete Nathan Schrimsher Is First Athlete To Qualify For 2016 …
Nathan Schrimsher competes in the men's modern pentathlon at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games on July 19, 2015 in Toronto. «TeamUSA.org, Jul 15»
Canada's Donna Vakalis earns modern pentathlon berth in Rio …
Modern pentathlon was created specifically for the Olympics in 1912 but these days, it's a sport fighting for ratings and to stay relevant. «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
Canada's Donna Vakalis earns modern pentathlon...
Canada's Donna Vakalis takes part in the 200-metre freestyle portion of Saturday's Pan Am modern pentathlon event. She finished fourth and ... «Hamilton Spectator, Jul 15»
US Modern Pentathlon Women Miss Out On Rio Qualification …
Samantha Achterberg competes in women's modern pentathlon at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games on July 18, 2015 in Toronto. «TeamUSA.org, Jul 15»
Nick Woodbridge thrilled for Modern Pentathlon European …
Double-Olympian Nick Woodbridge is pumped to compete in Bath when the Modern Pentathlon European Championships come to the city ... «Bath Chronicle, Jul 15»
Modern pentathlon: Bath students form backbone of British squad for …
An eight-strong Pentathlon GB squad has been announced for next month's Modern Pentathlon European Championships at the University of ... «Bath Chronicle, Jul 15»
Modern Pentathletes Could Be First Athletes To Make 2016 US …
Margaux Isaksen competes in women's pentathlon during the Modern Pentathlon World Cup Series 2013 at Complexo Deodoro on March 20, ... «TeamUSA.org, Jul 15»
