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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Ostrander, the Kenai runner who's gone on to win an NCAA steeplechase title – won six consecutive junior girls races from 2009-14.
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Andy Bayer (Leo) was fourth in the 3,000-meter steeplechase for a third straight year.
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Evan Jager (steeplechase), Ajee Wilson (800), Jarrion Lawson (long jump), Emmanuel Corvera (men's race walk), Maria Michta-Coffey (women's race walk), Bryan McBride (high jump), Donavan Brazier (800) also won. ...
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There are a number of finals, among them the women's 400 meters, the men's 400, the women's steeplechase, the women's 1,500, the men's 1,500 and the women's 100 hurdles.
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Indiana University graduate Sarah Pease was seventh in the women’s steeplechase in 9:47.41.
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His best steeplechase time came in 2014, at 8 minutes 32.92 seconds.
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Also, Olympic champion Consesius Kipruto of Kenya established a new world leading time in the 3,000 steeplechase at 8:04.63 — 1.35 seconds off his winning time in Rio.
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She will be joined at the championships by teammates Allie Ostrander (steeplechase, 5,000 meters) and Clare O’Brien (5,000 meters).
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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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See words that rhyme with steeplechase Spanish Central: Translation of steeplechase Nglish: Translation of steeplechase for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about steeplechase
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