High school (1965–69)When he got into Marshfield High School in the fall of 1965, Prefontaine joined the cross country team, coached by Walt McClure Jr. McClure had run under coach Bill Bowerman at the University of Oregon in Eugene an… See more
University of Oregon (1969–1973)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 … See more
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- 3:54.6Steve Prefontaine was known for his tremendous leg speed and leading early instead of pacing himself until the last lap1. His career-best for the mile was 3:54.6, which was only 3.5 seconds off the world record at the time1. His personal record, set in 1974, was 13:21, a pace of 4:18 per mile for 3.1 miles2. He also leads the nation’s milers with 4:11.1, and he has been down to 4:08 in a time trial3. He passed the mile in 4:21 and came home in 8:39.2, a personal best ever4.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Along with his reputation for leading early instead of pacing himself until the last lap, Prefontaine had tremendous leg speed; his career-best for the mile (3:54.6) was only 3.5 seconds off the world record at the time.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_PrefontaineHis personal record, set in 1974, was a smoking fast 13:21 — a pace of 4:18 per mile for 3.1 miles!gearjunkie.com/endurance/prefontaine-run-workou…Prefontaine also leads the nation’s milers with 4:11.1, and he has been down to 4:08 in a time trial. His second mile here was 4:16.6.trackandfieldnews.com/the-pre-chronicles-part-1-th…He passed the mile in 4:21 and came home in 8:39.2, a personal best ever.trackandfieldnews.com/the-pre-chronicles-part-2-fr…
The End of an Era: Steve Prefontaine's Last Major …
Jul 3, 2012 · Upon his death, the Eugene Register-Guard famously dubbed the time as the "end of an era." After last Thursday's Olympic Trial meet, the running world has now come upon another end. 26-year-old ...
Steve Prefontaine | Biography, Records, Movie, …
Oct 18, 2024 · Prefontaine won seven NCAA titles in cross country and track: three championships at six miles (1970, 1971, 1973) and four in the three-mile/5,000-meter event (1970, 1971, 1972, 1973). He also set a number of …
The most detailed account of Steve Prefontaine's training ever ...
Sep 5, 2019 · As Alberto Salazar put it – “He made running cool.”. Runner’s Tribe spent countless hours researching the training behind this American idol, spoke to inside sources, old training …
The Pre Chronicles — Part 1, The High School Years
Jan 25, 2022 · Steve Prefontaine (Marshfield, Coos Bay, Ore), the prep 2M record holder, chose to try the mile here and won easily in 4:06.0. Prefontaine intended to go under 4:00, but he had to run by himself as he battled a stiff breeze and …
The Pre Chronicles — Part 11, His Senior Outdoor …
Steve Prefontaine didn’t plan to run a mile and a 3M faster than anyone ever has on one day. He just ran the way he felt—and what he felt was worth 3:56.8 and 13:06.4, world leaders both and combining the fastest 1-day mile/3M double in …
Steve Prefontaine – Track & Field | Oregon Sports …
Dec 11, 2018 · He set a national high school record in the two mile (8:41.5) in 1968, and earned a spot on the UO’s exclusive sub-4 club with a 3:57.4 mile, the second fastest in high school history. He placed 4th in the 5000 meters at the …
Steve Prefontaine (1951-1975) - The Oregon …
During his senior year, he broke the national high school record for the two-mile run with a time of 8 minutes, 41.5 seconds, during a meet in Corvallis, more than seven seconds faster than the previous record of 8:48.8, set in 1966 by Rick …
Steve Prefontaine : Athletes - Bring Back the Mile
Steve Prefontaine, “Pre”, was one of the most charismatic, talented runners ever and a top Miler too with a 3:54.6 personal record – the 9th fastest performer at the time (tie with Marty Liquori) …
Steven Roland PREFONTAINE - Olympics.com
Steve Prefontaine is likely the most legendary American distance runner, not just for his feats on the track, but his manner of winning, and his early, tragic death. He came to the fore as a high …
Preiontaine Loses Impressively in Oslo With His Fastest 1,500
Aug 3, 1972 · But Prefontaine, who had paced the 1,500 for the first three laps as a favor to a friend, still managed to sustain his kick on the last quarter. mile and finished second with the …
Steve PREFONTAINE | Profile - World Athletics
Steve. PREFONTAINE. 2 Miles sh. 2 Miles. 3000m. 10,000m. Country United States. Born 25 JAN 1951. Athlete code 14352946.
SIDEARM Integrations - GoDucks.com
Dec 18, 2003 · During his career, he broke his own or other American records 14 different times, broke the four-minute barrier nine times, ran 25 two-mile races under 8:40 and 10 5K races …
History — The Prefontaine Classic
In the first year, 12,000 fans packed the stands to watch Steve Prefontaine and David Wottle take a run at the mile world record. Wottle edged out Pre 3:53.3 to 3:54.6, clocking the second …
On this day in 1973... Dave Wottle takes down Steve Prefontaine …
Jun 20, 2020 · Dave Wottle of Bowling Green State University became the third fastest miler, at the time, in track history on this day in 1973. In a final push, Wottle made a move past Steve …
Steve Prefontaine's High School Career - Runner's World
Oct 1, 2006 · In his junior year of track Pre took aim at goals of a 9:04 two-mile, a 4:08 mile, and a 1:54 half-mile. He recorded PRs of 9:01.3 for two-miles (state record), 4:14 for the mile and …
3:53.3 By Wottle Beats Prefontaine - The New York Times
Jun 21, 1973 · EUGENE, Ore., June 20 (AP) —Dave Wottle of Bowling Green became tonight the third fastest miler in track history, charging past Oregon's Steve Prefontaine to lead six men …
THE FRESHMAN AND THE GREAT GURU - Sports Illustrated …
Jun 15, 1970 · Then, after a short indoor tour, he scored 10 straight outdoor victories in the mile, the two mile and the three mile. It was in the three mile against Washington State that he did …
U.S. Records, Fast Miles Highlight Prefontaine Classic
Jun 2, 2014 · American records by Galen Rupp and Shannon Rowbury, and the fastest men's mile and women's 1500-meter ever run on U.S. soil were among many fast performances at …
Dave Wottle : Athletes : Bring Back the Mile
In 1973, Wottle and 1972 U.S. Olympic teammate and 5000m specialist Steve Prefontaine raced the Mile at the - and Wottle kicked down Pre on his home track, clocking 3:53.3 to 3:54.6; both …
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