pentathlon

noun pen·tath·lon \pen-ˈtath-lən, -ˌlän, ÷-ˈta-thə-\

: a sports contest for men that consists of five different events

Full Definition of PENTATHLON

: an athletic contest involving participation by each contestant in five different events; especially : modern pentathlon

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Greek, from penta- + athlon contest

First Known Use: 1603

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noun pen·tath·lon \pen-ˈtath-lən, -ˌlän\

: an athletic contest in which each person participates in five different events

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