General George S. Patton is known for his bravery and leadership in World War II, but before becoming a national hero, he was an Olympic athlete. Modern Pentathlon was introduced to the Summer Olympic Games in 1912. George Patton was the first and only athlete to compete from the United States. If you’ve been reading…
Modern Pentathlon: 5 Sports, 1 Event
We’re exactly one week away from Modern Pentathlon World Cup #1 and we couldn’t be more thrilled. It’s not every day that we can say we’re hosting an Olympic experience! Some of you may be wondering: What’s a Modern Pentathlon? Is it really part of the Olympic games? To answer your questions… 1. What it…
5 Reasons to check out the Modern Pentathlon
“We enrich lives by entertaining and educating our diverse community through unique and memorable experiences.” That is the mission of Fairplex, and we are truly meeting our potential as we prepare to host the 2017 Modern Pentathlon! While there are many reasons to attend this spectacular international competition, here are five of the reasons we…
Modern Pentathlon, meet Fairplex
The 2017 USA Modern Pentathlon World Cup will be hosted at Fairplex this year, and we couldn’t be more excited! Some of you may be unfamiliar with this Olympic sport, and that’s okay! Check out the video below to get the full picture: Everything will be held on our campus with the exception of the…
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