Definition of steeplechase
1a : a horse race across countryb : a horse race over a closed course with obstacles (such as hedges and walls)
2 : a footrace of usually 3000 meters over hurdles and a water jump
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Thompson capped the year by claiming individual titles in the women's 1,500-meter run and the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase, while finishing runner-up in the women's 5,000-meter run, at the Peach Belt Conference Track and Field Championship.
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Senior Zach DeAtley was 17th in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in 10 minutes, 31.85 seconds.
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O’Brien (5,000), Sadi Henderson (800) and Ostrander (3,000-meter steeplechase) will represent the Broncos at the NCAA Outdoor National Championships in Eugene, Ore., beginning June 7.
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In late April, Santoro won gold medals in his age group (40-44) at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand, in the 3,000-meter steeplechase and the 5,000 meters.
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Glenbrook North graduate Valerie Bobart, a senior on the Illinois women's track and field team, qualified for the NCAA Prelims in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.
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Koerner and Tasha Freed will return to the track Saturday in the 5,000 and steeplechase, respectively.
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In the latest Track & Field News men's form chart for the USATF Outdoor Championships, local athletes picked as winners are Matthew Centrowitz (1,500), Evan Jager (steeplechase), Galen Rupp (10,000) and Ryan Crouser (shot).
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Origin and Etymology of steeplechase
from the use of church steeples as landmarks to guide the riders
STEEPLECHASE Defined for English Language Learners
steeplechase
playDefinition of steeplechase for English Language Learners
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: a race in which people riding horses jump over fences, water, etc.
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: a race in which runners jump over fences and water
STEEPLECHASE Defined for Kids
steeplechase
playDefinition of steeplechase for Students
1 : a horse race across country
2 : a race on a course that has hedges, walls, and ditches to be crossed
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