Did You Know? Unique Events at Paris Olympics

The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport consisting of fencing, freestyle swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross country running.

A long-distance discipline within the sport of athletics, it is different from running in that one foot must appear to be in contact with the ground at all times. 

Kayak Cross is a new water sport that combines elements of kayaking with competitive racing, often incorporating features of slalom and cross-country racing.

Artistic swimming, formerly known as synchronized swimming, is a visually captivating and demanding sport that combines elements of swimming, dance, and gymnastics.

Breaking made its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games. It is a form of street dance that involves a range of moves, including top rocks, down rocks, power moves, and freezes.

Freestyle BMX is bicycle motocross stunt riding on BMX bikes. It is an extreme sport that consists of five disciplines: street, park, vert, trails, and flatland.

Skateboarding involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard, as well as a recreational activity, an art form, an entertainment industry job.