The shorter version of the sport is due to be contested at the International Modern Pentathlon Union’s (UIPM) flagship event for the first time later this year before making its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The programme will involve an equestrian leg lasting 20 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of fencing, 10 minutes of swimming and 15 minutes for the laser run - with breaks between events.

Equestrian, fencing and laser run competitions are due to be held at an outdoor arena as part of the University of Bath’s Team Bath Sports Training Village (STV).

The swimming section is scheduled to take place at the STV’s Olympic-sized pool with spectators set to be able to watch the action live via a large video screen in the arena.

French said she was looking forward to showcasing the format at the Modern Pentathlon World Championships in her home country.

"It is really exciting,” French told insidethegames.

"It’s quite different in terms of not having much recovery time in between events but it’s nice that it is over a lot quicker.

"From a spectator point of view, it is nice to be able to see it in one stadium in a relatively short space of time.

"It seems to be working and it is going to be the first time Bath has held a pentathlon competition like that.

"There are fantastic facilities here to be able to do that as well."

The 90-minute model was used at UIPM World Cups last season where it drew a mixed reaction from competitors.

"It still {is} very new so athletes are still getting used to it but hopefully it is going to bring more people to the sport and more spectators," added French.

"I think that was the aim of changing the format.

"We will see, it is still early days."

French and fellow British Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Joe Choong have campaigned to keep equestrian as modern pentathlon’s fifth discipline before a decision was taken to drop it after Paris 2024.

The UIPM Congress agreed last November to replace equestrian with obstacle racing after delegates voted in favour of the move.

French refused to be drawn into questions about the inclusion of obstacle racing as she focuses on preparations for Paris 2024.

"At the moment, riding is still a key part of pentathlon, especially for the World Championships and the Olympics," said French.

"We don’t know a huge amount about what the sport will look like post Paris so at the moment I am focusing solely on pentathlon with riding.

"I haven’t given [obstacle racing] a go because it’s not something I am looking towards just yet."

The Modern Pentathlon and Laser Run World Championships will combine for the first time, with the events due to take place from August 19 to 28 in Bath.

French joined British modern pentathlon rising star Myles Pillage along with pupils from Warmley Park in Bristol today as tickets went on sale for the World Championships, which will be a qualifying event for Paris 2024.

"It is so exciting that the World Championships are just six months away and will be taking place right here in the beautiful city we call home," said French.

"I have very fond memories of competing here when the University of Bath hosted the 2015 and 2019 European Championships - hearing that home crowd roaring you on is such an incredible feeling."