11. His father David was a steeplechaser and his mother Jennifer Little was a high jumper. 12. American steeplechaser Anthony Famiglletti decided to buy himself a new silver bicycle and cruise city streets. 13. Halla was first trained as a steeplechaser before she was discovered by the German Olympic committee. 14. Night Nurse was the Champion Hurdle winner in 1976 and 1977 and became a leading steeplechaser . 15. Encouraged by her husband, Brian, a former steeplechaser , Appell began a serious track routine. 16. Triple jumper LaMark Carter and steeplechaser Thomas Chorny also turned in American-leading performances this year. 17. Lonesome Glory was the first American steeplechaser to win more than $ 1 million in prize money. 18. He was a specialist steeplechaser who ran twelve times and won seven races under National Hunt rules. 19. "It's very fast, " verified US steeplechaser Marc Davis during the Olympic Trials. 20. Kiptanui has the six fastest times in history, and is the only steeplechaser to run under eight minutes.
