What is the distance per lap when the water jump is inside on the steeplechase? When the water jump is on the outside? Why is the water jump on the inside at most tracks?
What is the distance per lap when the water jump is inside on the steeplechase? When the water jump is on the outside? Why is the water jump on the inside at most tracks?
1: It varies, but generally around 396m
2: It varies, but generally around 419m
3: An outside water jump takes up more space and puts the stands (if any) further from the track. You need more land and the spectators are further from the action, plus you take up space that would usually be devoted to long jump, pole vault etc. Having an outside water jump also gives the athletes less distance before the first barrier. The issues of an outside water jump are even worse with 9-lane tracks and less severe with 6.
Don't know