Correct option is C
- There are a total of 35 jumps in a 3000 m steeplechase race: 28 hurdles and 7 water jumps.
Steeple chase history:
- It originated in Britain. It was first introduced in the 19th century.
- It was made a track event with barriers in 1879, English Olympics.
- It was first introduced to men for every Olympics game in 1900 and to women in 2008.