steeplechase

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The 78-year-old Englishman guided Portsmouth to 2008 FA Cup glory but Friday's win in a steeplechase, considered only second in prestige to the Cheltenham Gold Cup, will probably share pride of place in his life.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

New Zealand's Geordie Beamish falls on the last lap of his 3,000m steeplechase heat but recovers to finish second and qualify for the final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

If Liam ever wants to learn about running, he always can consult with his cousin, James Corrigan, an Eagle Rock grad who finished 31st in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Paris Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2024

Girma, who broke the men's 3,000m steeplechase in Paris last year, was defeated by El Bakkali at the Olympics in Tokyo and the last two World Championships.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

Dozens of fans bristled over the tops of the steeplechase fences, leaving them teetering under the weight.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand