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Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine (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. 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.
- 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
- Oregon Ducks
- 152 lb (69 kg)
- American
Apr 25, 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.
Athletics. Games Participations 1. First Olympic Games Munich 1972. Year of Birth 1951. Olympic Results. Biography. 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.
The American running boom icon: Steve PREFONTAINE. Steve PREFONTAINE is arguably the most legendary American long-distance runner, not only for his accomplishments on the track but also for...
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Steve Prefontaine (1951-1975) For Steve Prefontaine, running was a way to find confidence, a way to stand out and to prove himself. It was also an art form. “Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints,” Prefontaine told reporter Don Chapman.
May 30, 2015 · Steve Prefontaine still resonates 40 years after his death. Originally published May 30, 2015 at 5:06 pm Updated May 30, 2015 at 5:55 pm. Steve Prefontaine was only 24 and the holder of...
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