Ninja Warrior obstacle racing to be built into modern pentathlon event at 2028 L.A. Olympics
Ninja Warrior obstacle racing will be incorporated into the Modern Pentathlon event at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. This addition aims to enhance the excitement of the pentathlon by introducing a popular obstacle course format. The event will showcase the high-stakes racing that has captivated audiences through the American Ninja Warrior game show.
- ▪Ninja Warrior obstacle racing will be one of the five legs of the Modern Pentathlon event.
- ▪The format was popularized by the American game show American Ninja Warrior.
- ▪The International Olympic Committee voted to include obstacle racing in the revamped Modern Pentathlon format.
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