No, steeplechase is not considered a field event; it is a distance running event in Track and Field. It typically involves a race over a distance of 3,000 meters that includes barriers and water jumps. Field events, on the other hand, include activities like long jump, high jump, shot put, and discus throw, which focus on throwing or jumping.
Steeplechase
Steeplechase
To create a water jump for the competitors of the event.
The 3000 meter steeplechase is a track race with solid hurdles that do not move but can be stepped on. One of the the hurdles is in front of a shallow pool of water.
In athletics, the steeplechase is normally run over a distance of 3,000 meters. This race includes a combination of hurdles and water jumps, making it a challenging event that tests both speed and endurance. It is commonly featured in track and field competitions, including the Olympics.
The silver medalist in the Men's 3000m Steeplechase event at the Rio 2016 Olympics was Evan Jager.
Mubarak Shah of Pakistan won the gold medal in this Steeplechase event of 1958 Tokyo Asian game.
The 3000 meter steeplechase.
The bronze medal in the Men's 3000m Steeplechase event at the Rio 2016 Olympics went to Ezekiel Kemboi.
Kenya won the gold medal in the Men's 3000m Steeplechase event at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Emma Coburn won the bronze medal in the Women's 3000m Steeplechase event at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
The gold medal winner in the Men's 3000m Steeplechase event at the Rio 2016 Olympics was Conseslus Kipruto.