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A young French cavalry officer of the 19th century was sent on horseback to deliver a message. He rode across the uneven terrain, through enemy lines, and was confronted by a soldier with his sword drawn. Challenged to a duel, the officer won, only to have his horse shot out from under him by another enemy soldier.
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| History |
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Aristotle's words: "The most perfect sportsmen, therefore, are the pentathletes because in their bodies strength and speed are combined in beautiful harmony."
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| Equipment |
 Airgun A rifle or pistol that uses compressed air or carbon dioxide to discharge lead pellets.
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| Glossary |
10 ring: The preferred Australian term for the black centre ring of the target, worth 10
points; also known as "bull" and "bullseye".
Counter-parry: A defensive move where a fencer goes around the opponent's blade and moves it
away.
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Hungarian Andr醩 Balcz?was the winner of a record five individual and five team titles in the modern pentathlon at the World Championships, winning the individual championship consecutively from 1963-1969. |
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Lars Hall of Sweden was the first non-military winner of the modern pentathlon. At the 1952 Helsinki Games, Hall benefited from two lucky breaks. |
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