Okay, the water pit is…odd. The track steeplechase, in all its puddled glory, likely originated from the horse event of the same name. In the first equine steeplechases, ...

The Olympics steeplechase event is an obstacle course that spans 3,000 meters on a standard 400-meter outdoor track and includes seven water jumps and 28 fixed barriers. The barriers are similar ...

Steeplechase is 7.5 laps around a track for 3,000 meters. There are four 30-inch barriers that runners have to jump over throughout the track and then one water pit.

When runners reach the water, they fly through the air and attempt to clear the 10-foot water pit and land on the other side. The runners keep running over the hurdles before crossing the water again, ...

It’s Time to Embrace the Steeplechase, ... 3,000 meters to run, five barriers to get over and the water pit to survive. The running unfolds on seven-and-1/2 laps on the track.

Steeplechase is 7.5 laps around a track for 3,000 meters. There are four 30-inch barriers that runners have to jump over throughout the track and then one water pit.

At its deepest point, the water pit is 50 centimeters, or 19.685 inches, deep. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the news you need to know with the Chicago Catch-Up newsletter.

Okay, the water pit is…odd. The track steeplechase, in all its puddled glory, likely originated from the horse event of the same name. In the first equine steeplechases, ...

The Olympics steeplechase event is an obstacle course that spans 3,000 meters on a standard 400-meter outdoor track and includes seven water jumps and 28 fixed barriers. The barriers are similar ...

Unless you’re a dedicated track-and-field fan, you may be confused when you flip on the Olympics to see runners launching themselves into a pool—or is it a puddle?—in the middle of the track. Yes, ...