Ahmed Elgendy Secures Historic Gold in Modern Pentathlon at Paris Olympics

Elgendy becomes the first African athlete to win gold in the event, setting a world record with 1,555 points.

Elgendy overcame shoulder injuries and a near fall in the semifinals to excel in the final events.
He maintained a 17-second lead in the laser run, finishing 13 seconds ahead of Japan's Taishu Sato.
Italy's Giorgio Malan took the bronze, while Britain's Joe Choong, the Tokyo gold medalist, finished ninth.
The Paris Games mark the last inclusion of horse riding in modern pentathlon before switching to obstacle courses in 2028.
The change follows controversy over animal welfare after an incident at the Tokyo Olympics.