THE LEGACY OF COUBERTIN

Not long after the dawn of the 20th century, a French visionary named Baron Pierre de Coubertin had the idea to create a new sport linked to the philosophy of Pentathlon at the ancient Olympic Games - especially for the Modern Olympic Games he had recently established.

The Modern Pentathlon soon became celebrated as the ultimate examination of mind and body in Olympic sport. Coubertin’s concept was introduced to the world at the Olympic Summer Games Stockholm 1912, and to this day, the influence of Coubertin is visible and profound.

UIPM decided to establish a special day that would mark and celebrate Coubertin’s legacy each year. The 1st Pierre de Coubertin Pentathlon Day was held on September 9, 2018. A special ceremony was arranged in Mexico City (MEX) during the UIPM Pentathlon World Championships and the party was extended to all corners of the world.

In 2022 the 5th annual Pierre de Coubertin Pentathlon Day was marked by another hugely successful social media #High5 campaign where leading athletes in the sport were encouraged to share photos pf