Modern Pentathlon in Hungary

At the Paris Olympics, Hungary's Michelle Gulyás won the women's Modern Pentathlon gold medal with a record score of 1,461 points, overcoming France's Elodie Clouvel, who started the final laser run with a lead but faltered in target shooting. This event marked the last appearance of horses in the Modern Pentathlon, as the discipline will transition to obstacle course running by 2028 due to concerns over equine welfare that arose from a controversial incident during the Tokyo Games. French competitor Marie Oteiza’s chances ended prematurely when she fell during the showjumping round, while Spain's Laura Heredia was eliminated after multiple refusals from her horse. Gulyás's victory added to Hungary's success at the Games, contributing to their sixth gold medal. Despite her disappointment with a ninth-place finish, Britain's Kerenza Bryson reflected on the changes in the sport and her future as she transitions to a medical career. Overall, the event captured a blend of triumph and sorrow as athletes faced the final challenges of a beloved sport undergoing significant change.