Paris Olympics 2024 Day 10 Highlights: Avinash Sable qualifies for Steeplechase final (2024)

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What is a steeplechase race in the Olympics? ›

The steeplechase is 7.5 laps around the 400-meter track and includes multiple barriers and a water jump each lap.

Where to watch the Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony live in India. Fans can watch the live telecast of the Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony on Sports18 1 SD and Sports18 1 HD TV channels in India. Live streaming of the Paris 2024 Olympics will be available on JioCinema for free.

The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway with a schedule full of sporting events. Here's everything you need to know about these Summer Games. On Thursday, athletes will vie for medals in 12 sports out of a total 22 that will be contested.

Skateboarding, cycling BMX freestyle and 3x3 basketball will also be held here. What are the rules of breaking? Breaking includes two events -- one for 16 B-Boys and the other for 16 B-Girls. Each group will compete in solo battles.

As with other middle and long-distance running events, athletes are disqualified immediately after a false start in the 3000m steeplechase. Additionally, athletes may also be disqualified if they fail to clear a barrier or water jump, or bypass an obstacle completely.

A steeplechase, more commonly known as a chase, is a race run over fences. Steeplechases are run over distances that range between 2 and 4½ miles (3.2 and 7.2 km). The runners jump over a variety of obstacles that can include plain fences, water jumps or open ditches.

According to Forbes Australia, the Olympic gold medal weighs 529 grams. "The podium cost of a 2024 Olympic gold medal is approximately $950 based on the spot price of gold, silver and iron on the morning of July 24 and the amount of those materials that are used for the medal," per the outlet.

The Olympic rings are mounted on the Eiffel Tower Friday, June 7, 2024 in Paris. The Paris Olympics are coming to a close on Sunday. The women's basketball gold medal game will be the last event played, with tip-off scheduled for 9:30 a.m.

Athletes from the territories of 206 National Olympic Committees and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team (EOR) will take part at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Softball: hard luck

Similar to baseball, softball will also be missing in Paris. This sport shares much of baseball's history: both had a streak, but softball debuted in 1996 and continued until Beijing 2008. It was then excluded until its return in Tokyo 2020, but it will not be featured in Paris.

What sport is not included in Paris 2024 Games? ›

Karate has been dropped as an Olympic sport

The sport will not return for the Paris Olympics, to the confusion of some in the martial arts community.

According to Reuters, karate was rejected from past Olympic bids because organizers said “the sport lacked entertainment value and the ability to attract a younger audience.”

History. The steeplechase originated in Ireland in the 18th century as an analogue to cross-country thoroughbred horse races which went from church steeple to church steeple, hence "steeplechase".

Steeplechase is a very interesting track event where participants overcome various obstacles -- fixed barriers and water jumps -- during the course of a 3000m race to make it to the finish line.

A steeplechase race is a track race that takes runners over 28 large, fixed barriers and seven water jumps. It's important to note that this isn't a regular hurdles race — steeplechase uses large barriers that span several lanes. (Hurdles, on the other hand, take up just one lane and fall down when they're hit.)

Why is there water in steeplechase? Water is a key — and quirky — stage of the steeplechase. The sport originated on open-country terrain where competitors raced across natural obstacles like stone walls and water.