The pentathlon was added in
Running and wrestling were separate events in the Panhellenic games, but jumping, the discus, and the javelin were only held as part of the pentathlon.
According to mythology, the pentathlon was invented by Jason. He combined the five events, and awarded the prize to his friend Peleus (who had come in second in everything but wrestling, in which he placed first).
equipment
See discus equipment, javelin equipment, jumping equipment, and running equipment. (There was no wrestling equipment.)
TYPES OF PENTATHLON
The pentathlon was a combination of two types of events that existed in ancient world:
The light events: jumping, running and javelin
The heavy events: discus and wrestling.
characteristics of a Good Pentathlete
According to Aristotle, "The pentathletes are the best, because they are naturally endowed with both strength and speed."
To participate in the pentathlon required a combination of qualities:
speed
strength
skill
and endurance
These qualities were not always found in combination with competitors of each individual sport.
