The term 'Pentathlon SWORD' refers to the sport of fencing, which is one of the five events in the modern pentathlon. The SWORD used in fencing is called an epee, which is a French word meaning 'SWORD'. An epee is a thrusting weapon with a triangular cross-section and a large bell guard. It is the heaviest of the three weapons used in fencing, and is the only one that allows for simultaneous attacks by both fencers.