Pentathlon (noun)

A multi-disciplinary athletic competition that involves five different events, typically including swimming, running, shooting, horse riding, and fencing.

Origin:

Derived from the greek words 'penta' meaning 'five' and 'athlon' meaning 'contest', a pentathlon is a multi-disciplinary athletic event consisting of five different contests.

Examples:

1. The pentathlon was introduced as a sport in the modern Olympic Games.
2. The pentathlon is a grueling test of physical and mental endurance.
3. She trained for years to compete in the pentathlon at the national level.
4. The pentathlon is one of the most challenging and demanding sports in the world.
5. He won a bronze medal in the pentathlon at the World Championships.