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See all on WikipediaDuring his career, Prefontaine won 120 of the 153 races he ran (.784), and never lost a collegiate (NCAA) track race longer than one mile at the University of Oregon. In 2020, SuperWest Sports included Prefontaine in its list of The Greatest Pac-12 Male Track and Field Athletes of All Time. See more
Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine (January 25, 1951 – May 30, 1975) was an US-American long-distance runner who from 1973 to 1975 set American records at every distance from See more
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 See more
When he got into Marshfield High School in the fall of 1965, Prefontaine joined the cross country team, coached by Walt McClure, Jr. … See more
Following his collegiate career at Oregon, Prefontaine prepared for the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. While running for the Oregon Track … See more
Steve Prefontaine's life story has been detailed in two feature films: 1997's Prefontaine (starring Jared Leto as Prefontaine) and 1998's Without Limits (starring Billy Crudup as Prefontaine), as well as the documentary film Fire on the Track See more
People mentioned in the articleWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license 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. At his untimely death in 1975, Prefontaine held every American record between 2,000 and …
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WEBSep 5, 2019 · Forty-two years after his death, Steve Prefontaine continues to inspire countless runners around the world who aim to emulate his fierce competitiveness, toughness and fearless front running racing style.
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WEBSteve 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 school distance runner in Coos Bay, Oregon, where he broke the 2-mile …
WEBLearn about the life and legacy of Steve Prefontaine, a legendary distance runner who set American records and challenged the AAU. Find out his achievements, controversies, and how he influenced track and field culture.
WEBSteve 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 school distance runner in Coos Bay, Oregon, where he broke the 2-mile …
WEBFind out the personal bests, seasons bests, results and records of Steve PREFONTAINE, a US athlete who died in 1975. He was a NCAA champion and a top 8 finisher at the Olympic Games.
WEBMay 30, 2015 · Steve Prefontaine was only 24 and the holder of seven American records, from 2,000 meters to 10,000 meters, when he died in a car crash on May 30, 1975.
On the Origins of Steve Prefontaine: New Pre’s People …
WEBForty-five years after his untimely death, Steve Prefontaine’s hold on the running world’s imagination is still unrivaled. Already the subject of three feature films—two Hollywood biopics as well as the documentary Fire on the Track —Pre appears now in a fourth, …
WEBMay 29, 2020 · Distance runner Steve Prefontaine died young, in a one-car accident in Eugene 45 years ago tomorrow. His life and legacy still overshadow the sport. His records have been broken. U.S. distance...
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WEBDec 18, 2003 · Stewart passed Prefontaine less than 10 meters from the finish line for the final medal. The Hayward Connection: Pre raced at Hayward Field in 38 races between 1970-75, losing only three times, all at one mile.
The Pre Chronicles — 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 hillside street in Eugene, a road he ran over countless times training while attending the …
40 Years Later, Prefontaine's Last Big Record Is Busted - Newser
WEBJun 30, 2012 · It took 40 years, but Steve Prefontaine's US record in the 5,000 meters finally fell Thursday night. It was the last major record held by Prefontaine, who died in a 1975 car crash at age 24...
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. Runner Steve Prefontaine would have...
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-meet party, then got behind the...
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WEBDuring his 24-year lifetime, Pre set the bar high for future runners. He accumulated eleven U.S. indoor and outdoor track records along with nine sub-4-minute miles. Steve Prefontaine prevailed as a long-distance runner and went on to finish fourth in the 1972 …
Steve Prefontaine – Track & Field | Oregon Sports Hall of Fame …
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-mile/5000 meter gold medals at the NCAA championships …
Reid: Steve Prefontaine’s legacy lives strong 40 years after his …
WEBMay 29, 2015 · Although only 24 at the time of his death and just starting to enter his prime years, Prefontaine held every American record between 2,000 and 10,000 meters, seven total. But Pre’s hold...
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.
Episode 13: The Legend of Pre | Runner's World
WEBJul 7, 2016 · We go all-in on the legendary Steve Prefontaine, including an excerpt from Shoe Dog, the memoir from Nike cofounder Phil Knight.
Remembering track and field legend Steve Prefontaine: 46 years …
WEBMay 30, 2021 · At the time of his death (May 30, 1975), Prefontaine held every American outdoor track record between 2,000 and 10,000 meters (all eight records). Prefontaine was hailed by track and...
Celebrating Steve Prefontaine on his birthday - World Athletics
WEBJan 25, 2022 · It has been almost 50 years since Steve Prefontaine graced the track and field stage with a presence and personality that still resonates today. That is why we still celebrate him, especially on January 25, his birthday.
Steve Prefontaine - Stats - Oregon Runners
WEBSteve Prefontaine. University of Oregon Alumni Eugene, OR. Marshfield High School Class of 1969 Coos Bay, OR. Follow Athlete. Stats. Progression. Videos. News. Photos.
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