Water jump is a term used in athletics to describe a hurdle race obstacle. However, there are other synonyms for this term, including 'water hurdle', 'water barrier', 'splash jump' and 'water pit'. All of these terms are commonly used, but they describe the same thing: a hurdle or obstacle where athletes must jump over and land into a pool of water. This event is found in the steeplechase race, which is a distance running competition with obstacles and jumps. The water jump adds an extra level of challenge to the race and is a favorite of many spectators.