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The modern pentathlon was introduced at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, inspired by the idea of showcasing a soldier's skills in various disciplines necessary for a military officer. It originally consisted of five events: Fencing, swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross-country running. The concept was developed by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games, to reflect the challenges faced by a soldier in battle. The combination of these diverse events aims to test the athlete's versatility, endurance, and skill.

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