response: I don't know what the events are, but pentathletes would get some of their training from the military, and the events were skills that were considered useful for war.
original_response: There's fencing, swimming, equestrian, pistol shooting and cross country running - pentathletes are considered to be one of the most skilled athletes
history: Have you ever competed in Track and Field? No, have you ever competed, maybe in the 5-event pentathlon? What are the events? I compete in the Highland Games I think some are similar.
knowledge: Pentathletes were considered to be among the most skilled athletes, and their training was often part of military service—each of the five events in the pentathlon was thought to be useful in war or battle.