1912 Olympic Games Official Report Part 2

MODERN PENTATHLON.The competitions will be arranged by the Olympic Sub-Committee for the ModernPentathlon, consisting of representatives from the Sub-Committees for the differentbranches of sport comprised in the Modem Pentathlon.SPECIAL RULES.I. Duel=Shooting. Distance 25 metres.1) Any revolver or pistol with open fore- and backsight.Hair-trigger is not permitted. Ammunition with metal cartridgecase.2) Number of shots: 20 shots in 4 series of 5 shots each;2 sighters.3) Target: Whole-figure (in zones), I.7 metres high (see fig.).4) Starting position: Arm stretched downwards, the muzzleturned towards the ground.5) Firing: A shot is to be fired on the command word:“Eld” (fire). The figure vanishes after three seconds.After a series of 5 shots, there will be an interval formarking. Between the shots in the series, there will be aninterval of IO seconds. A shot not fired will be counted asa miss.6) Counting: In the event of an equal number of hits, thepoints will be counted by the zones. The inner edge of theshot-hole will determine its value.(See, moreover, the special rules and regulations for shooting.)II. Swimming 300 metres, free style.The special rules and regulations for Swimming, apply,with, however, the exception that the competition will bedivided into different heats without a final race. The timetaken (not the order) will determine the result.III. Fencing. Weapon : Épée.The victory, in each case, will be assigned to the one who first makes threehits.See, also, the special rules and regulations for Fencing.IV. Riding.Riding singly over a special, marked course, not exceeding 5,000 metres.The course will be shown on Monday, 8 July, but it must not then be riddenover by the competitors, to whom will be then shown only its approximate featuresand not the actual obstacles. On this occasion each competitor will receive a mapof the course.At the same time, lots will be drawn, when such competitors for whom horseshave been provided by the Competitors have the right of trying their mounts. Afterthis, the horses will not be at the disposal of the competitors until the day of thecompetition (July 11).All obstacles (natural or artificial) will be indicated by flags, between which theriding shall take place.Competitors start singly, at intervals of at least 5 minutes.Maximum time allowed for riding the course: I5 minutes.1049