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The obstacles in the menâs steeplechase are 914 millimetres (36.0 inches) high. In the womenâs steeplechase, the obstacles are 762 millimetres high (30.0 inches). The water jump consists of a barrier followed by a pit of water. The landing area for the pit of water is 3.66 metres (12.0 ft) by 0.70 metres (2.3 ft). At its deepest point, the slope goes down to a depth of 700mm (28 inches).
Good steeplechasers typically posses a blend of both speed and endurance. In the 3000 meter (m) steeplechase there are 35 total barriers: 28 hurdle jumps and 7 water jumps. The deepest part of the water pit is about 70 centimeters (cm) and is lined with a synthetic surface so spikes can grip the bottom. About 12 steps before the barrier, you should start mentally preparing to hurdle.