00:00 Over 2,000 years ago, the Pentathlon began in ancient Greece.
00:06 The winner recognized to be the greatest soldier, the noblest warrior.
00:13 In 1912, the event was reimagined by innovator Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
00:18 Now, testing the skills required of a 19th century soldier, the modern Pentathlon was
00:23 born.
00:24 A sport which provides the ultimate test to find the most complete athlete.
00:29 Evolving over time, the modern Pentathlon has survived for over 100 years.
00:35 But to remain relevant in today's fast-paced world, a more dramatic transformation is needed.
00:42 One which will give modern Pentathlon a whole new identity.
00:46 Positioning it as one of the most dynamic, accessible and popular sports on the Olympic
00:51 program.
00:52 Changes are in our DNA.
00:54 We have to look to the future.
00:59 Obstacle racing.
01:01 With military origins, it's been used for centuries to build better warriors.
01:06 There are no obstacles greater than you.
01:08 Designed to improve the whole body and testing both mental and physical.
01:12 The world's fastest and most dynamic race.
01:15 Obstacle is the perfect discipline to join fencing, swimming, running and shooting in
01:22 the evolution of modern Pentathlon.
01:24 As an athlete and Olympian, I am excited about the opportunities that obstacle racing brings
01:29 to modern Pentathlon.
01:30 It unlocks a new target audience in terms of athlete participation.
01:34 With over 20 million participants, the event is a new challenge for the world.
01:39 With over 20 million participants globally, spanning all ages, all cultures and all economic
01:46 backgrounds, obstacle racing is one of the world's fastest growing disciplines.
01:51 It's really fast and exciting for the youth of today.
01:54 Millions of people like this sport.
01:56 We are changing our multi-sport to make it more attractive, more loved by the young generation.
02:02 That was awesome, you guys.
02:04 Try it out.
02:05 We know that obstacle racing is hugely successful in the number of people that do it around
02:10 the world.
02:11 And then also we know that it's hugely successful on primetime TV.
02:16 Obstacle racing already has a committed audience.
02:19 A youth skewed fan base watching in person, online and on television.
02:25 Produced worldwide and with every new event, the young generation is ready to take on the
02:30 challenge.
02:32 Produced worldwide and with endless variations, shows featuring obstacle have consistently
02:37 produced record-breaking viewing figures.
02:40 Welcome to the Titan Games.
02:43 You know how many countries watch television shows based on obstacle in one form or another?
02:51 160.
02:53 Which means that obstacle television shows are not only hugely popular here in the United
02:59 States but worldwide.
03:01 For television, this really is a no-brainer.
03:05 It takes modern pentathlon from being virtually unwatchable straight to primetime.
03:12 I think obstacle racing makes our sport more accessible for lots more athletes worldwide.
03:20 We're going to hopefully transcend all the boundaries around the world, get to every
03:24 continent, and get more and more participation in our sport.
03:27 It will be a good step for the modern pentathlon.
03:29 More accessible.
03:30 This can help to have more athletes in Latin America and in Mexico because many people
03:36 don't want to practice pentathlon because it's too expensive.
03:39 It's very, very easy for anyone to get started.
03:41 They can train in local gyms and parks.
03:44 The world is now essentially their playgrounds.
03:47 It's so exciting and you just feel the adrenaline and energy rushing through.
03:51 This is the thing we are missing in our sport.
03:54 This is how we can grow and can maintain our place in the Olympic program.
03:59 It's going to be the best discipline in the world.
04:02 I think and I recommend you to try it.
04:05 I hope this will secure our sport in the Olympics for years to come and we can look at modern
04:09 pentathlon as one of the strongest sports in the Olympics.
04:12 It is our belief that this monumental change will allow our sport to grow globally,
04:22 break new markets and appeal to millions of future pentathletes.
04:28 Leading to a brighter future, not only for the sport, but for the whole Olympic Games.
04:48 This is a modern pentathlon that reflects our times without compromising the founding values of the sport.
04:54 It's an evolution of which Baron Pierre de Coubertin would be proud.
04:59 To be continued...
05:02 (dramatic music)
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