Modern pentathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics information
Modern pentathlon
at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad
Venue
Olympic Sports Centre Stadium Ying Tung Natatorium Olympic Green Convention Center
Dates
21–22 August 2008
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Modern pentathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics
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Modern pentathlon competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held on August 21 and August 22 at the Olympic Sports Centre Stadium (running, equestrian), Ying Tung Natatorium (swimming), and the Olympic Green Convention Center (fencing, shooting). Modern pentathlon contained five events; pistol shooting, épée fencing, 200 m freestyle swimming, show jumping, and a 3 km cross-country run.
Andrey Moiseev, representing Russia, became the second modern pentathlete to successfully defend an Olympic title in the men's event, while Lena Schöneborn of Germany won the women's.
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