Steeplechase is a hurdle race with water jumps came into existence in England around ______.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Steeplechase is a unique and challenging obstacle race in athletics. Its modern form originated around 1850 at Oxford University in England.
History and Development of Steeplechase
"Steeple" means church spire. In ancient times, horsemen in England would race from one church to another, aiming for the spire. Along the way, they had to cross walls, bushes, and streams. This is how it got its name "steeplechase."
In 1850, students at Oxford University began organizing it as a formal sport.
The 3000-meter steeplechase for men was included in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics.