Laser Guns For 2012 Olympics

Laser guns are "the way of the future", thus spake the guy in charge of the Modern Pentathlon as air pistols are bumped in favour of cheaper, safer shooters for 2012. The switch follows the compression of the event's running and shooting aspects into one run and shoot bonanza. Rumours that it's all a ploy to lure a new generation of sci fi geeks to athletics have not been confirmed. (Image / Nic5702)