Athletics pentathlon

women's indoor pentathlon, which is present on the programme for the World Athletics Indoor Championships

IAAF was set at the 1934 Women's World Games by Gisela Mauermayer.^[3] Prior to Olympic incorporation, the women's pentathlon featured at the AAA Championships, USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and the Soviet Athletics Championships from the 1950s onwards.^[4][5][6]

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.^[8]

throwing events only: hammer throw, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, and weight throw. Although it does not have a position in high-profile global athletics competitions, it is present on the programme for the World Masters Athletics Championships for both men and women.^[9][10] This event features at national level in many developed English-speaking nations.^{[11][12][13][14]}