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Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine (January 25, 1951 – May 30, 1975) was an American middle and long-distance runner who competed in the 1972 Olympics. Prefontaine once held the American record in seven different distance track events from the 2,000 meters to the 10,000 meters.[2] Prefontaine died in May 1975 at the age of 24 in an automobile accident in Eugene, Oregon.[3]
The career of Steve Prefontaine, alongside Jim Ryun, Frank Shorter, and Bill Rodgers generated considerable media coverage, which helped inspire the 1970s "running boom". Prefontaine was often known for his mustache and his long locks of hair that parted as he ran.
Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine (January 25, 1951 – May 30, 1975) was an American middle and long-distance runner who competed in the 1972 Olympics. Prefontaine once held the American record in seven different distance track events from the 2,000 meters to the 10,000 meters.[2] Prefontaine died in May 1975 at the age of 24 in an automobile accident in Eugene, Oregon.[3]
The career of Steve Prefontaine, alongside Jim Ryun, Frank Shorter, and Bill Rodgers generated considerable media coverage, which helped inspire the 1970s "running boom". Prefontaine was often known for his mustache and his long locks of hair that parted as he ran.
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Pre was the man, still inspirational. Has anyone read, "Shoe Dog" from Nike founder Phil Knight? He discusses some background into Pre's death and what he feels was his responsibility towards that. Great book.
Maj Marty Hogan
I have not read that and will put it on my read list.
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SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM
He set the tone for others to follow!
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Thanks for sharing short bio on Steve Prefontaine an American middle and long distance runner who died way to young Maj Marty Hogan
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I followed his career ever since high school, when he was a year ahead of me. One gutsy runner!
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