steeplechase: Quick Facts

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Athletes competing in the steeplechase.

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Kip Keino

Kip Keino

Kenyan distance runner

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Jim Lightbody

American athlete

Ville Ritola

Ville Ritola

Finnish athlete

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Volmari Iso-Hollo

Finnish athlete

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