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Steve Prefontaine
American long-distance runner (1951–1975)
Not to be confused with Stéphane Préfontaine.
Prefontaine in 1973 | |
| Nationality | American |
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| Born | (1951-01-25)January 25, 1951 Coos Bay, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | May 30, 1975(1975-05-30) (aged 24) Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 152 lb (69 kg) |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Athletics/Track, Long-distance running |
| Event(s) | 5000 meters, 10,000 meters, mile, 2 mile |
| College team | Oregon Ducks |
| Club | Oregon Track Club |
| Coached by | Bill Bowerman |
| Olympic finals | 1972 Munich 5000 m, 4th |
| Personal bests | |
Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine[1] (January 25, 1951 – May 30, 1975) was an American long-distance runner who from 1973 to 1975 set American records at every distance from 2,000 to 10,000 meters.[2][3] He competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics,[4] and he was preparing for the 1976 Olympics with the Oregon Track Club at the time of his death in 1975.
Prefontaine's career, alongside t
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The Steve Prefontaine Story
We 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 the mid-1970s.
During his brief 24-year life-span, Steve Prefontaine grew from hometown hero, to record-setting college phenomenon, to internationally acclaimed track star. In that time, he claimed seven NCAA titles, a fourth-place Olympic finish in 1972 (5K), and American records from 2,000 meters through 10,000 meters. Click here for more of his records.
We in the Coos Bay area, hold a special place for Steve here where he was born in 1951 and discovered his gift for running fast and far as a student at Marshfield High School. It was here, he developed his foundation of commitment; working to be the best in the field, and doing it his way. He was one-of-a-kind and when he ran those fortunate enough to witness it, saw something they had never seen before, or since. He was one of those rare people who combine talent, discipline, determination, and natural celebrity with a si
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Eugene-Springfield Running Legends
Steve Prefontaine
Track 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 Oregon in 1969. At Oregon, he won seven NCAA titles, including 3-mile titles all four years. Although he was offered a six-figure contract to compete professionally, he chose to remain at the UO in Eugene, running as an amateur. He graduated with a major in communications and minor in architecture.
Prefontaine's profound effect was evident off the track. He volunteered his time at a local junior high school and at the Oregon State Penitentiary, where he began a running club for the inmates. He was also a vocal advocate for air-quality, petitioning for field-burning bans.
Pre seemed invincible, and there was a cry from competitors, and mocking from his fans, to try and "stop Pre" — but that was not easily done. During his 24-year lifetime, Pre set the bar high for future runners. He ac
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