Tag: pentathlon

  • Pentathlon Will Use Laser Guns At London 2012 Olympics

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    Laser guns will replace traditional air pistols in the modern pentathlon at the 2012 London Olympics after a successful trial at the inaugural Youth Olympics.  The technology will reduce the cost of the shooting element of the five-event sport by two thirds, while the improved safety could mean new venues are used. Full Story –…

  • Laser guns to replace pellet guns at the Olympics

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    This is definitely the most ridiculous thing I’ve heard in a while: UIPM President, Dr h.c. Klaus Schormann stated that “the decision to introduce non-air pistol shooting was the second big step for the sport following the decision in 2008 to change to the combined run/shoot format. This is a significant development in terms of…