Obstacle
The discipline requires a variety of obstacles to be cleared, involving both upper and lower limbs in pursuit of optimum performance.
Rules
Pentathletes clear a series of obstacles in the shortest time possible, using upper and lower limbs (jump, traverse, balance). The faster the time, the more points the athlete earns.
- The race begins with a whistle or starter pistol.
- Athletes race in heats of two competitors and must stay in their respective lane.
- The race finishes with each athlete hitting the finish button.
Clothing
- Athletes wear their running attire (singlet and shorts), and shoes with grip.
Skills
Agility
Power
Balance
Scoring
- Athletes meeting set times will be awarded 250 points. Times above or below each .33 seconds will be awarded +/- 1 point according to the points table for the obstacle event.
- This points table can be found in the Obstacle rules section of the UIPM Rules and Regulations
Rule & Regulations
Complete rules for Pentathlon are available on the Union International de Pentathlon Moderne Website.
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