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steeplechase hurdle [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-03-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- steeplechase hurdle
1, record 1, English, steeplechase%20hurdle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- steeplechase barrier 2, record 1, English, steeplechase%20barrier
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Steeplechase hurdles have a base on either side and must weigh 80-100 kg (176 1/2-220 1/2 lb). They are positioned across the three inside lanes. 3, record 1, English, - steeplechase%20hurdle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The track has been designed with an outside steeplechase barrier and sprint lanes that go in both directions on each side of the track. 2, record 1, English, - steeplechase%20hurdle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to Canadian Amateur Track and Field Association, the term "barrier" is more appropriate in the steeplechase event. The term "hurdle" is used to describe the obstacle in the sprint hurdling events. 4, record 1, English, - steeplechase%20hurdle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- haie de steeple
1, record 1, French, haie%20de%20steeple
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- barrière de steeple 2, record 1, French, barri%C3%A8re%20de%20steeple
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Obstacle artificiel que le coureur doit franchir dans le steeple. 3, record 1, French, - haie%20de%20steeple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La haie mesure entre 91,1 cm et 91.7 cm de haut et 3,96 m au moins de largeur. La largeur de la barre supérieure de la haie est de 127 mm carrés. Le poids de la haie est entre 80 et 100 kilos. La haie a de chaque côté une base de 120 cm à 140 cm. Elle est placée sur la piste de manière à ce que 30 cm de leur barre supérieure, mesurés depuis le bord intérieur de la piste, se trouvent à l'intérieur du terrain. (Le Grand Robert). 3, record 1, French, - haie%20de%20steeple
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «haie» est plus approprié pour les courses de sprint de haies. Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur). 3, record 1, French, - haie%20de%20steeple
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- valla de carrera de obstáculos
1, record 1, Spanish, valla%20de%20carrera%20de%20obst%C3%A1culos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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