The modern pentathlon was first introduced to the Olympic programme in 1912, when Baron Pierre de Coubertin wanted to create a sport that would test an athlete in more modern disciplines compared to the pentathlon undertaken by the Ancient Greeks. Athletes take part in four events, combining five sports: riding, fencing, swimming, running, and shooting, with the final two combined in a laser-run event.
Four British athletes qualified for Tokyo, with Joe Choong and Kate French topping the podium to return home with historic gold medals. In the process, Choong became the first athlete to win a medal in the men's individual event while French kept up Team GB's superb record in the women's event.
Find out more on the Pentathlon GB website.