Sarasota Bradenton Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final

For
the first time in more than four decades, one of the most elegant Olympic
sports will hold its international championship on American soil. This
once-in-a-lifetime event will be a family-friendly weekend with a festival
atmosphere!

The five disciplines of Pentathlon reflect the tests which a 19th
Century Calvary Soldier might have required in carrying out his duties:
fighting off enemy assailants (fencing and laser shooting), navigating a river
(swimming), overcoming a number of land-based obstacles on an unfamiliar horse
(equine jumping), and traveling a significant distance on foot (running).

These
five events capture the essence of the human experience – pushing mind, body,
and spirit to produce an unforgettable display of skill, endurance and
athleticism.