What sports were in London 2012?
Basketball. Boxing. Canoe/Kayak – Flatwater and Slalom. Cycling – Track, Road, Mountain Bike and BMX.
What events are in women’s pentathlon?
For girls, it is 100 m high hurdles, long jump, shot put, high jump, and an 800 m run. 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.
What events are in women’s modern pentathlon?
The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport that comprises five different events; fencing (one-touch épée), freestyle swimming (200 m), equestrian show jumping (15 jumps), and a final combined event of pistol shooting and cross country running (3200 m).
Where was the modern pentathlon held in 2012?
The women’s modern pentathlon at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London was held on 12 August. Three venues were used: the Copper Box (fencing), Aquatics Centre (swimming) and Greenwich Park (horse-riding and combined running and shooting). Laura Asadauskaitė from Lithuania won…
Who was the winner of the women’s pentathlon in London 2012?
Highlights from the final of the women’s modern pentathlon as Laura Asadauskaite (Lithuania) wins gold, with Samantha Murray (Great Britain) winning silver and Yane Marques (Brazil) claiming bronze at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
What kind of event is the women’s pentathlon?
Women’s pentathlon. The pentathlon or women’s pentathlon is a combined track and field event in which each woman competes in five separate events over one day (formerly two days).
Who was the women’s pentathlon winner in 1980?
Nadezhda Tkachenko competing in the shot put event at the 1980 Olympic pentathlon, where she won the gold medal. The pentathlon or women’s pentathlon is a combined track and field event in which each woman competes in five separate events over one day (formerly two days).