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Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine (January 25, 1951 – May 30, 1975) was an US-American long-distance runner who … See more
Steve Prefontaine - Wikipedia
WEBAt the time of his death in May 1975, Prefontaine held every American outdoor track record between 2,000 and 10,000 meters. His personal best times over each distance, including those records, are below.
Early lifePrefontaine was born on January 25, 1951, in Coos Bay, Oregon. His father, Raymond George Prefontaine (November 11, 1919 – December 21, 2004), was a welder who served in the U.S. Army in World War II. Steve's mot… See more
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Prefontaine, 24, Killed in Crash - The New York Times
WEBMay 31, 1975 · Steve Prefontaine, America's finest distance runner and an outspoken critic of the track and field establishment, died early yesterday morning in an automobile …
Steve Prefontaine’s Tragic Death Ended a Brief, Brilliant Running ...
WEBJun 18, 2020 · Munich Olympics competitor Steve Prefontaine had a spectacular high school and NCAA career in distance running but died at the age of 24.
How did Steve Prefontaine die? Long-distance runner was just 24 …
WEBAug 18, 2021 · Prefontaine tragically died after a car accident in 1975 at the age of 24. His car was flipped with him lying under the wreck. By the time medics arrived, he was …
One Morning, 20 Years Ago, Changed Track - The Seattle Times
WEBMay 28, 1995 · Prefontaine was the best U.S. hope as a distance runner at the Munich Olympics in 1972. But he was just 21, and in a 5,000-meter race that track fans still …
Steve Prefontaine still resonates 40 years after his death
WEBMay 30, 2015 · The autopsy performed on May 31 concluded that Prefontaine had died of “traumatic asphyxiation” because of the pressure of the overturned car on his chest …
Steve Prefontaine | Biography, Records, Movie, Death, & Facts
WEBSteve Prefontaine was a long-distance runner who is often regarded as one of the most important figures in American running, known for both his athletic prowess and celebrity. …
On Anniversary of Prefontaine's Death, His Family Shares …
WEBMay 29, 2015 · Saturday marks the 40 th anniversary of the passing of one of America’s most iconic runners, Steve Prefontaine, who died in a car crash at the age of 24. Four …
» Steve Prefontaine’s Last Run - Grantland
WEBMay 29, 2015 · A tribute to the track icon who died in a car crash 40 years ago, and how his life and legacy shaped the sport and culture of running. Learn about his rebellious …
Steve Prefontaine (1951-1975) | Obituary
WEBSteve Prefontaine, America's finest distance runner and an outspoken critic of the track and field establishment, died early yesterday morning in an automobile accident in …
Part 19, The Final Lap - Track & Field News
WEBSep 1, 2020 · Steve Prefontaine, the finest all-around distance runner in U.S. track history, is dead. Pre was killed in a one-car accident in the early hours of May 30 on a wooded …
Steve Prefontaine: Going the Distance - Legacy.com
WEBJan 25, 2011 · Steve Prefontaine was America’s first long distance running superstar before his death in 1975 at 24. What he achieved in his short life is inspiring.
Heaven Sent Nearly 30 years after Steve Prefontaine's death, his …
WEBJun 21, 2004 · Heaven Sent Nearly 30 years after Steve Prefontaine's death, his gritty spirit still inspires runners, especially at the Pre Classic in Eugene Kenny Moore
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 …
Legacy of running legend Steve Prefontaine a testament to …
WEBJul 22, 2022 · American running legend Steve Prefontaine died in a car crash in 1975 at the Willamette Valley in Eugene, Ore., while preparing for the 1976 Olympics in Montreal.
THE LEGEND LIVES ON : Even though Steve Prefontaine died …
WEBMay 6, 1985 · Ten years ago this month, Prefontaine died in a car accident at age 24, yet to the people here his presence has hardly diminished. The week leading up to the …
Reid: Steve Prefontaine’s legacy lives strong 40 years after his …
WEBMay 29, 2015 · Amateur track and field athletes are pall bearers for a casket with the body of Steve Prefontaine, America’s greatest distance runner, who was buried after services …
Remembering Steve Prefontaine and his legacy, 45 years later
WEBMay 30, 2020 · The rest of the country heard the devastating news from Walter Cronkite on “CBS Evening News” the next night that Pre had died in a tragic car crash. Our hero was …
Steve Prefontaine (1951-1975) - The Oregon Encyclopedia
WEBBy combining talent with outspokenness, he cut a wide cultural swath that even decades after his death influences distance running worldwide. Prefontaine is in both the …
In Search of the Truth About Prefontaine - Los Angeles Times
WEBJan 31, 1997 · Then suddenly Prefontaine died with so much left undone, both on the track and in challenging officialdom. His fans didn’t want to let him go, and they haven’t.
Never-Before-Seen Photo of Steve Prefontaine Surfaces
WEBMay 28, 2015 · The paper would run dozens—maybe hundreds—of images of the legendary runner throughout his career and after his death. This one just happened to be overlooked.
Steve Prefontaine Crash Site - Pre’s Rock - Eugene, Oregon
WEBMay 26, 2022 · He was the Olympic distance runner who tragically died in a car wreck in 1975 at the peak of his career. The spot where he crashed has been turned into a …
Steve Prefontaine’s Death | A Real Cold Case Detective’s Analysis
WEBDid legendary track and field star, running icon and original Nike spokesman Steve Prefontaine die as a result of a tragic drunk driving accident on May 30, ...
Oregon teen who died by suicide often talked of ‘getting out of DHS’
WEB5 days ago · The 17-year-old’s death is the latest blow to a trouble-ridden system that has struggled for decades to take care of its most vulnerable kids. The state was responsible …
Cole Hocker stuns the world to win men's 1500m gold
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Hocker, born in Indianapolis and reared at the University of Oregon, finished in an Olympic record 3:27.65.