Modern Running

        The modern running event is the last event of the modern Olympic pentathlon. This event is a cross-country race of 4,000 meters. The starting position of each competitor was a staggered one based on their rank in the pentathlon competition. They start from a couching position toward the ground unlike that of the Greeks who started from a standing position. The starting time of each competitor was based on how many points he/she is behind the leader. The leader of the event starts first. The first to cross the line wins the individual gold medal.   

This picture shows the leading runner in the race.	These are Olympic runners.