Athletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics - Men's 2500 metre steeplechase
Encyclopedia
The men's 2500 metres steeplechase was a track & field athletics
event at the 1900 Summer Olympics
in Paris
. It was the first time, that a steeplechase race was held at the Olympics. It was held on July 15, 1900. The race was held on a track of 500 metres in circumference. Six athletes from six nations competed in the shorter of the two steeplechase
events. The 4000 metre steeplechase race was held one day later.
The competition involved five laps of the 500 metre track, complete with standard hurdles as well as stone fences and a water jump.
Orton had been in fourth place for most of the race, ahead of only Wraschtil and Duhne. He passed the three leaders in the final straight of the fifth lap.
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
event at the 1900 Summer Olympics
1900 Summer Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
. It was the first time, that a steeplechase race was held at the Olympics. It was held on July 15, 1900. The race was held on a track of 500 metres in circumference. Six athletes from six nations competed in the shorter of the two steeplechase
Steeplechase (athletics)
The steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics, which derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing.-Rules:The length of the race is usually 3000 m; junior events are 2000 m, as women's events formerly were. The circuit has four ordinary barriers and one water jump. Over 3000 m, each...
events. The 4000 metre steeplechase race was held one day later.
The competition involved five laps of the 500 metre track, complete with standard hurdles as well as stone fences and a water jump.
Records
None, this was the first time the event was held. And it was the only time a steeplechase race was held over 2500 metres.Results
| Place | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7:34.4 | |
| 2 | 7:38.0 | |
| 3 | Unknown | |
| 4 | Unknown | |
| 5 | Unknown | |
| 6 | Unknown |
Orton had been in fourth place for most of the race, ahead of only Wraschtil and Duhne. He passed the three leaders in the final straight of the fifth lap.
Sources
- International Olympic Committee.
- De Wael, Herman. Herman's Full Olympians: "Athletics 1900". Accessed 18 March 2006. Available electronically at .