Steve Prefontaine - Wikipedia
Steve Prefontaine decided to enroll at the University of Oregon to train under coach Bill Bowerman (who in 1964 co-founded Blue Ribbon Sports, later to become known as Nike). He won four 5,000-meter titles in track three times in a row. At this time, he suffered only two more defeats in college (both in the mile), winning three Division I NCAA Cross Country Ch… See more
BornJanuary 25, 1951 · Coos Bay, Oregon, U.S.DiedMay 30, 1975 (aged 24) · Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
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Steve Prefontaine (1951-1975) - The Oregon …
WEBPrefontaine is in both the National Track & Field Hall of Fame and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. Born in Coos Bay on January 25, 1951, Prefontaine first attracted the notice of the distance-running world while …
Remembering Steve Prefontaine and his legacy, 45 years later
WEBMay 30, 2020 · Fresh off a national high school record in the two mile, he brought his unutterable charisma not only to the University of Oregon, but to our sport, our country, …
Steve Prefontaine’s Tragic Death Ended a Brief, Brilliant Running ...
WEBJun 18, 2020 · Prefontaine, tired of abysmal living and training conditions, helped lead a mutiny against the AAU and its well-paid executives. Although Prefontaine did not live to …
Steve Prefontaine Bio & Pix - University of Oregon Athletics
WEBDec 18, 2003 · The Activist: Not afraid to speak out against injustice, Prefontaine was an activist and reformer in various areas. In the community, he often volunteered at …
Steve Prefontaine | Biography, Records, Movie, Death, & Facts
WEBSteve Prefontaine (born January 25, 1951, Coos Bay, Oregon, U.S.—died May 30, 1975, Eugene, Oregon) was a long-distance runner who is often regarded as one of the most …
Throwback Thursday: 40 years after his death, Steve …
WEBMay 28, 2015 · Forty years ago Friday, 24-year-old distance runner Steve Prefontaine won the 5,000 meters at an NCAA preliminary track meet at Hayward Field, went to a post …
Steve Prefontaine – Track & Field | Oregon Sports …
WEB(Jan. 25, 1951 – May 30, 1975) Steve Prefontaine was the greatest distance runner in the history of Oregon track and field. A native of Coos Bay, “Pre” was the first collegian to capture four consecutive 3 …
THE FRESHMAN AND THE GREAT GURU - Sports …
WEBJun 15, 1970 · Prefontaine, named at birth Steve Roland but call him Pre, is the only son of a hardworking middle-class Oregon family—his father Raymond is a carpenter; his mother Elfriede, a German war...
Prefontaine, Steve Roland | Encyclopedia.com
WEBPREFONTAINE, Steve Roland (b. 25 January 1951 in Coos Bay, Oregon; d. 30 May 1975 in Eugene, Oregon), popular long-distance runner who held every U.S. record between …
Prefontaine (1997) - IMDb
WEBJan 24, 1997 · Prefontaine: Directed by Steve James. With Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey, Ed O'Neill, Breckin Meyer. Based on the life of Olympic hopeful Steve Prefontaine, a long distance runner who lived in Oregon and died …
Prefontaine | Track & Field Legends | Eugene, …
WEBTrack Legend Steve Prefontaine was born in Coos Bay on the Oregon Coast on January 25, 1951. As a senior at Marshfield High School, he broke the two-mile American record. He signed on with the University of …
The Steve Prefontaine Story | Oregon's Adventure Coast
WEBWe want to introduce you to one of Oregon’s greatest sports legends, Steve Prefontaine, who’s pursuit for Olympic medals was a driving factor in the American running craze in …
Steve Prefontaine Foundation - Prefontaine Run
WEBDuring his brief 24-year lifespan, Steve Prefontaine grew from hometown hero, to record-setting college phenomenon, to internationally acclaimed track star. In a similar span of …
What is Pre’s Rock? See the memorial for track legend Steve …
WEBJul 15, 2022 · Legendary local runner Steve Prefontaine was expected to take home gold in the 1976 Olympic Games, but in 1975 he was tragically killed in a car crash in …
PreClassic.com - Official Website of The Prefontaine Classic
WEBFast Times Forecasted at The Prefontaine Classic with 100 Meter and 200 Meter Headliners
The American running boom icon: Steve PREFONTAINE
WEBBetween 1970 and 1973, Steve PREFONTAINE enrolled at the University of Oregon to train under the guidance of Bill BOWERMAN. He won four 5,000-metre championship titles, …
» Steve Prefontaine’s Last Run - Grantland
WEBMay 29, 2015 · In Oregon, the sight of Prefontaine and his high school friends running along the roads was typical, but in other parts of the country it would have been considered …
The Prefontaine Legacy – Oregon Coast Magazine
WEBSep 11, 2022 · Oregon Running Legend Steve Prefontaine, published earlier this year by Arcadia Publishing and the History Press, covers Pre’s rise to cross-country and track …
Modern Campus Living at the University of Oregon | The Prefontaine
WEBThis new residential living, multi-use complex promises to be the most sophisticated and eye-pleasing yet. Opened in August of 2013, we are now accepting applications. For …
Take the Tour de Pre in Coos Bay - Travel Oregon
WEBMay 2, 2022 · The Prefontaine Run honors the legend every September with a race through his hometown, Coos Bay, on Oregon’s South Coast. For the ultimate tribute, fans can take the Tour de Pre , a guided journey through the …
Prefontaine Classic - Wikipedia
WEBThe Prefontaine Classic is a track and field meet held at Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Organized by the Oregon …
Prefontaine (film) - Wikipedia
WEBSteve Prefontaine, a Coos Bay, Oregon student, is too small to play most sports but becomes a talented distance runner. He enrolls at the University of Oregon in 1969, and …
WEBPrefontaine is in both the National Track & Field Hall of Fame and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. Born in Coos Bay on January 25, 1951, Prefontaine first attracted the …
Oregon teen who died by suicide often talked of ‘getting out of DHS’
WEB5 days ago · Like, when Eugene hotel rooms were in demand — University of Oregon students were graduating or the Prefontaine Classic track and field meet was …
Who is Julien Alfred? Track star shocks Sha'Carri Richardson for …
WEBAug 3, 2024 · At the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon in May, she finished second in the 100, just one-tenth of a second behind Richardson. Once it came time for the …
Oregon Duck Cole Hocker wins gold in 1,500 at Paris Olympics
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Earlier this season, Hocker finished seventh in the Bowerman Mile during the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in 3:48.95, a race won by Kerr in 3:45.34 with …
Cole Hocker stuns the world to win men's 1500m gold
WEBAug 6, 2024. Follow live coverage of Day 12 of the 2024 Paris Olympics, with 21 gold medals on offer. Cole Hocker of the United States scored one of the biggest upsets in …
