French modern pentathlete Cedric Chatellier gave his seal of approval to obstacle course racing following its first official test as a potential replacement for the equestrian element in the sport from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Chatellier, 19, an individual bronze medalist at last year¡¯s Youth World Championships, was among nearly 100 athletes from 19 countries who registered for the test event at Ankara, Turkey, last week.
Pentathletes and professional obstacle athletes raced on a bespoke course that included obstacles like Rope Swing, A-Frame, Over-Under-Through, Hurdle, Rings, Balance Beams and a Tsunami Wall among others.
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