Modern Pentathlon includes fencing, cross country riding, shooting & one other event?

Question

what is this event?

Modern Pentathlon not the Heptathlon in athletics

edit Cross country running not riding, and missing 2 other events,as there are 5 events, but not the 2 that was answered

Answer 1

Mondern Pentathlon incluides five events. Equestrian (horseback riding), shooting, fencing, swimming and running. The idea is that the even recounts what a military courier in the 1800s could possibly have to do when trying to carry a message from the battlefront to headquarters. The courier starts out riding his horse, when the horse breaks a leg. Needing to continue, the courier must run. Along the way, he encounter bandits whom he fends off with his pistol and sword. He must also must swim across a river to get back to headquarters. Probably more info than you need, but your question should be answered now (I hope!)

Answer 2

Modern Pentathlon is an educational sport. This was the primary wish of its creator, Pierre de Coubertin.
A complete sport:
1. & 2. on the physical side - Swimming & Running are the basic disciplines;
3. on the mental side – Shooting requires stress control and a precise technique;
4. on the intellectual side – Fencing requires adaptability and intelligence;
5. Riding an unknown horse requires a mix of adaptability, self-control and courage.

Answer 3

There are actually two events missing from your list - a 200m freestyle swim, and a 3,000m run.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_pentathlon

Answer 4

Craig S - You really know some stuff anytime you are able to correct my girl moglie.