Hurdles

[Marquetta]

An event in track. Either 100, or 300 meters in length, you have to jump over these thin bench style jumps, while [sprinting] your ass off. The boys 100 hurdles are taller than an [8th grade boy]. It takes serious skill to sprint, and then jump while holding perfect form. Not any ol 200 runner can jump in and [hurdle]. Its a real skill and takes time and practice to perfect the form. One of the only respectable events in highschool track.

[Zipporah Schumaker]

Hurdles in Track Events - Steeplechase. They must weigh between 80 and 100kg. Mens hurdles are 91.5cm high, womens hurdles are 76cm. Each hurdle is 4m wide and the bar on the top of each hurdle is a 13cm square section. After the competitors have run the first 200m on the flat, they then have to cross five hurdles per lap, positioned across three inside lanes. Competitors may jump, vault or stand on hurdles.

[Britney]

a frame or fence for jumping over in a race: