pentathlete
UK/ˈpɛn.tæθ.lit/
pentathlete noun: an athlete who competes in the pentathlon.
Noun
pentathlete (plural pentathletes)
- An athlete who competes in the pentathlon.
- In Tokyo, that led to accusations of abuse after a German pentathlete and medal contender, Annika Schleu, was assigned a stubborn horse that refused to jump at all.2021 November 3, Victor Mather, “Modern Pentathlon Drops Equestrian Competition After Abuse Claims”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 05 Nov 2025
- While the pentathletes at the Paris Games are indeed riding horses over a series of jumps as part of the event, they will face an entirely different fifth discipline when they get to Los Angeles in 2028: a race the organizers are calling a “‘Ninja Warrior’-style obstacle course.”2024 August 10, Sarah Lyall, “Dear Pentathletes: Enjoy Your Last Ride. Get Ready for the Obstacle Course.”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 07 Dec 2025
Forms of pentathlete
| plural | pentathletes |
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Origin of pentathlete
From penta- + athlete.
Questions about pentathlete
- What does pentathlete mean?
- Pentathlete means an athlete who competes in the pentathlon.
- What part of speech is pentathlete?
- Pentathlete is a noun.
- How do you pronounce pentathlete?
- Pentathlete is pronounced /ˈpɛn.tæθ.lit/ (UK).
- What is the plural of pentathlete?
- The plural of pentathlete is pentathletes.
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