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function calculatePentathlonScore() {
var fencingPoints = parseFloat(document.getElementById("fencingPoints").value);
var swimmingTimeMinutes = parseFloat(document.getElementById("swimmingTimeMinutes").value);
var swimmingTimeSeconds = parseFloat(document.getElementById("swimmingTimeSeconds").value);
var ridingFaults = parseFloat(document.getElementById("ridingFaults").value);
var laserRunDistance = parseFloat(document.getElementById("laserRunDistance").value);
var laserRunTimeMinutes = parseFloat(document.getElementById("laserRunTimeMinutes").value);
var laserRunTimeSeconds = parseFloat(document.getElementById("laserRunTimeSeconds").value);
var totalScore = 0;
// Input validation
if (isNaN(fencingPoints) || fencingPoints < 0) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid number for Fencing Points.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(swimmingTimeMinutes) || swimmingTimeMinutes < 0 || isNaN(swimmingTimeSeconds) || swimmingTimeSeconds = 60) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid time for Swimming.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(ridingFaults) || ridingFaults < 0) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid number for Riding Faults.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(laserRunDistance) || laserRunDistance <= 0) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid distance for Laser Run.";
return;
}
if (isNaN(laserRunTimeMinutes) || laserRunTimeMinutes < 0 || isNaN(laserRunTimeSeconds) || laserRunTimeSeconds = 60) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Please enter a valid time for Laser Run.";
return;
}
// Fencing: Base points for 70% hits, plus points for each hit above or below.
// For simplicity, we'll use a common scoring system where 250 points is standard for 70% hits,
// and points are added/subtracted. A typical range might be 200-360 points.
// This is a simplified model and actual scoring can be complex.
// We'll assume a direct correlation for this calculator, where higher points are better.
// Let's use a placeholder logic: 250 points + (fencingPoints – 250) as a basic representation.
// A more accurate formula would depend on specific rules and number of opponents.
var fencingScore = fencingPoints; // Assuming points are directly entered and reflect hits.
// Swimming: Based on time. A common distance is 200m.
// Example scoring: 2:30.0 = 300 points. Each 0.5s faster adds 1 point, slower subtracts 1 point.
var swimmingTotalSeconds = (swimmingTimeMinutes * 60) + swimmingTimeSeconds;
var baseSwimmingTimeSeconds = 150; // Corresponds to 2:30.0
var baseSwimmingPoints = 300;
var swimmingScore = baseSwimmingPoints + (baseSwimmingTimeSeconds – swimmingTotalSeconds);
// Riding: Fixed penalty for faults. Time is usually not penalized in modern pentathlon.
// This is a simplified model. Usually, 1200 points are awarded for a clear round.
// Each fault (or disobedience) subtracts points.
// Let's assume 1200 points for 0 faults, and each fault subtracts 30 points.
var baseRidingPoints = 1200;
var pointsPerFault = 30;
var ridingScore = baseRidingPoints – (ridingFaults * pointsPerFault);
if (ridingScore < 0) ridingScore = 0; // Score cannot be negative
// Laser Run: Based on time for a specific distance (e.g., 4x800m for men, 4x600m for women – but we'll use a single distance for simplicity)
// Example scoring: 13:40.0 = 1000 points. Each second faster adds 1 point, slower subtracts 1 point.
var laserRunTotalSeconds = (laserRunTimeMinutes * 60) + laserRunTimeSeconds;
var baseLaserRunTimeSeconds = 820; // Corresponds to 13:40.0 for a 3200m total distance (4x800m)
var baseLaserRunPoints = 1000;
var laserRunScore = baseLaserRunPoints + (baseLaserRunTimeSeconds – laserRunTotalSeconds);
// Total Score
totalScore = fencingScore + swimmingScore + ridingScore + laserRunScore;
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Your Pentathlon Score: " + totalScore.toFixed(0);
}
Understanding the Modern Pentathlon Score Calculator
The Modern Pentathlon is a challenging multi-sport event that tests a range of athletic abilities. It consists of five distinct disciplines: fencing, swimming, riding, and a combined laser run (shooting and running). Achieving a high score requires proficiency across all these events. This calculator helps you estimate your total score based on your performance in each discipline.
The Five Disciplines and How They Are Scored:
Fencing (Épée): This is a test of strategy, agility, and precision. Athletes compete in a round-robin format where each competitor faces every other competitor. Points are awarded based on the number of successful hits (bouts won). The scoring system can be complex, often involving a base score for a certain percentage of wins and then adjustments for additional wins or losses. For this calculator, we assume you enter your direct fencing points, reflecting your win/loss record. Higher points indicate a better performance.
Swimming (200m Freestyle): A test of speed and endurance. Athletes complete a 200-meter freestyle race. The scoring is time-based. There is a standard time that corresponds to a base number of points (e.g., 2 minutes 30 seconds for 300 points). For every fraction of a second faster than this base time, points are added, and for every fraction of a second slower, points are deducted.
Riding (Show Jumping): This discipline assesses the athlete's ability to ride an unfamiliar horse over a course of 12 obstacles. Penalties are incurred for faults, such as knocking down an obstacle, refusing to jump, or exceeding the time limit. A clear round with no faults usually earns the maximum possible points for this segment. Each fault or disobedience leads to a deduction of points from a potential maximum. Our calculator uses a simplified model where a set number of points are awarded for a clear round, with deductions for each fault.
Laser Run (Shooting & Running): This is the final, combined event. Athletes run distances interspersed with shooting stages. For men's Olympic competition, this typically involves four runs of 800 meters each, with three shooting breaks. For women, it's four runs of 600 meters. The scoring is time-based, similar to swimming. A predetermined time for the entire laser run earns a base score, with points added for faster completion and deducted for slower times.
How to Use the Calculator:
Enter your points for Fencing.
Enter your time for the 200m Swimming race in minutes and seconds.
Enter the number of faults you incurred during the Riding show jumping course.
Enter your time for the Laser Run in minutes and seconds, and the total distance covered (assuming standard distances are used for scoring).
Click "Calculate Score".
Example:
A pentathlete achieves the following:
Fencing: 280 points
Swimming: 2 minutes 20 seconds (140 seconds)
Riding: 8 faults
Laser Run: 13 minutes 30 seconds (810 seconds) for 3200m
Using the calculator with these inputs would provide an estimated total Modern Pentathlon score, combining the points from each discipline according to their respective scoring tables.
Note: The scoring systems for Modern Pentathlon can be intricate and may vary slightly based on specific competition rules and governing bodies. This calculator provides an estimation based on common scoring principles.