Military pentathlon at the 2019 Military World Games | |
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Dates | 19–24 October |
Military pentathlon at the 2019 Military World Games was held in Wuhan, China from 19 to 24 October 2019.
Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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Men individual | Pan Yucheng China | Aniu Ergu China | Douglas Castro Brazil |
Men team | China | Russia | Brazil |
Men obstacle relay | North Korea | Ecuador | Ukraine |
Women individual | Lu Pinpin China | Guan Chaonan China | Wang Tanglin China |
Women team | China | Denmark | Russia |
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