Founded in 2002, the French Modern Pentathlon Federation is responsible for the organisation, supervision and development of Modern Pentathlon in France. It currently has 2,623 members and 61 clubs. Modern Pentathlon comprises five complementary sports - horse riding, fencing, swimming, running and laser shooting.It was first introduced in 1908 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin and has been on the Olympic Programme since 1912. In 1948, the discipline was represented by the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM). In the 1950s, Modern Pentathlon was represented in France by the Commission Nationale de Pentathlon Moderne, attached to the CNOSF. Notable developments include the introduction of women's events in 1977, the addition of a women's competition at the Olympic Games Sy dney 2000, the merging of shooting and running in 2009 and the switch to laser shooting in 2010.
The Olympic Torch Relay is an exceptional opportunity for Modern Pentathlon to raise its public profile and reinforce its attachment to the Olympic principles and sporting values.
Pentathlon is Pierre de Coubertin's sport. For the Federation, participating in the Olympic Torch Relay means continuing to bring to life the idea of the complete Olympic athlete in the image of its creator. Carrying and passing on the Flame means bringing equality through sport to life, above and beyond all differences, and thus contributing to peace.
Team Relay in Font-Romeu, May 15.
The first Relay will take place in Font-Romeu in the Pyrénées-Orientales, a key venue for preparing French athletes at altitude. Situated in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees Natural Park, the town boasts top-quality sports facilities, including the CREPS-CNEA Font-Romeu, where the team Relay will take place.
Demonstrations of the Modern Pentathlon disciplines will be offered to the public during the team Relay. The Relay captain, Didier Boube, was team bronze medalist at the Olympic Games Los Angeles 1984 and finished 10th in the individual event. He was also team bronze medalist at the 1986 World Championships in Montecatini Terme, Italy.
For the first time in the history of the Games, each day of the Olympic Torch Relay and Paralympic Torch Relay, relay teams of 24 people, made up of champions, everyday athletes, volunteers, referees, coaches, etc. will be organized to spread the energy of sport and teamwork throughout the country.
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