Zhang, Jun defend modern pentathlon titles at Hangzhou Asiad

HANGZHOU, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Modern pentathletes Zhang Mingyu of China and South Korea's Jun Woong-tae successfully defended their Asian Games titles in individual modern pentathlon events here on Sunday.

Zhang, 21, who clinched the women's individual title five years ago in Jakarta, secured 300 points in the riding phase, added 242 from fencing, and earned 281 in swimming. Starting third in the laser run, her