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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 2,000 to 10,000 meters. He competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and was preparing for the 1976 Olympics with the Oregon Track Club at the time of his death in 1975.
Jun 2, 2024 · Steve 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 10,000 meters.
Jul 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.
Jun 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.
May 24, 2018 · To this day, American running legend Steve Prefontaine is revered for his all-out effort style from start to finish, a reputation that earned him a cult-like following in the 1970s.
After his disappointment at the 1972 Games, Steve PREFONTAINE, with the support of Bill BOWERMAN, became the ambassador and face of the revolutionary shoe with the waffled sole: the Nike...
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 school distance runner in Coos Bay, Oregon, where he broke the 2-mile high school record with 8:41.5.
