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What is Laser run in Modern Pentathlon?

The climactic combined event: athletes alternate laser-pistol shooting series with running laps, starting in handicap order. Because prior points set the stagger, the first finisher of the laser run wins the whole pentathlon.

Example: He started the laser run 14 seconds down and shot clean to take gold.

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PentathletePentathlon pointsÉpéeOne-touch boutRanking round (fencing)Bonus round (fencing)PisteTouch
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