Why It Is Called the Steeplechase and Why It Has Water Jumps.

Casual Olympic track and field fans may wonder why there is a middle-distance event called the steeplechase that features barriers and a water pit. Here's why!

5 Ways Olympic Steeplechaser Emma Coburn Keeps Her Focus on Race Day Going Into the Tokyo Games

Steeplechase runner falls headfirst into water jump

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Steeplechase water jump hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Horse Jump Types - Helpful Horse Hints

A High School runner's guide to the steeplechase – Volume 1

CU, CSU stars 1-2 in NCAA in women's steeplechase – The Denver Post

Athletics steeplechase jump hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

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Grand Pardubice Steeplechase: the world's toughest horse race – a photo essay, Horse racing

Steeplechase: the Irish roots of the first race

What is steeplechase? Track's wettest sport has a long history. - The Washington Post

Grand Pardubice Steeplechase: the world's toughest horse race – a photo essay, Horse racing