The steeplechase race in athletics includes ______ barriers and water jumps.
- 28 barriers + 7 water jumps
- 35 barriers + 7 water jumps
- 28 barriers + 5 water jumps
- 30 barriers + 6 water jumps
Answer: 28 barriers + 7 water jumps
Men's/Women's 3000m steeplechase features 28 fixed barriers and 7 water jumps (one per lap). Unique middle-distance event combining endurance and technique.