0
The distance is 110m rather than 100m because they wanted men to be able to run it whilst fitting 3 steps in-between the hurdles without changing the number of hurdles in the race from 10. 10 hurdles in the race is consistent with all the hurdle events, so they increased the distance to make the men's race more fluid, as mens' strides are typically longer than womens'.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
BeauYou're doing better than you think!
Chat with Beau
LaoThe path is yours to walk; I am only here to hold up a mirror.
Chat with Lao
ViviYour ride-or-die bestie who's seen you through every high and low.
Chat with Vivi
Add your answer:
Earn +20 ptsQ: Were the 110 meter hurdles played in the ancient Olympic games?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
Trending Questions
What is the capital of Sparta?
What does ø mean?
Who performed at the 2012 olympic opening ceremonies?
Why was the prize a wild olive tree in the ancient olympic games?
Who were the greek olympian goddesses?
Who has the most goal medals?
What is the minimum age for Olympic track and field events?
Who was the youngest of the twelve Olympian gods?
Who carried the Olympic torch 2010?
Whose the guy pictured on the Chinese money notes?
Were the olympic games held in Olympia or Athens?
Did Sally Ride ever smoke?
What is ofp medals?
How do you say Brian in Chinese?
Who was the first man to do the long jump olympics?
What does Melanthius bring to try to help the suitors string the bow in the odyssey?
What is a troy ounce coin with Lincoln 1987 on it worth?
When and where did curling become an official sport of the olympic games?
What is the song that is played for the winning nation called at the Olympics?
Who is Julinisse?
Copyright ©2025 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.