pentathlete

[ pen-tath-leet ]

noun

1. an athlete participating or specializing in the pentathlon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pentathlete¹

1820–30; blend of pentathlon and athlete

Example Sentences

Not every pentathlete is delighted with the push for change.

From New York Times

The modern pentathlete from Sweden lost a bronze medal for alcohol after drinking beer to calm his nerves before the shooting competition.

From Seattle Times

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.

From New York Times

Modern pentathletes ride horses for show jumping that are drawn at random, and then get 20 minutes to warm up with it before competing.

From Los Angeles Times

A British female modern pentathlete has appeared on the medal stand in four of the five Olympics.

From Seattle Times