Athletics pentathlon

During the early history of the event, an Olympic men's pentathlon was held and was present at the 1912, 1920 and 1924 games.

[4][5][6] The outdoor pentathlon is in common usage at lower age categories of the sport, allowing for easier training and event scheduling, and avoiding over-training of young athletes.

For example, the lower division of the English Schools Combined Events Championships has pentathlons for both boys and girls.

[7] In high school athletics in North America, boys' and girls' pentathlons are held, consisting of the sprint hurdles, long jump, shot put, high jump, and an 800 m run (1500 m run for men).

The pentathlon is used because it is less stressful on the athletes than a full multi and because many high school meets only last one day, it allows the event to be contested in the time limit.