Steve Prefontaine

Steve Prefontaine
1951 - 1975
Steve Prefontaine  American Track and Field
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American Track and Field Steve Prefontaine was born Steve Roland Prefontaine on 25th January, 1951 in Coos Bay, Oregon and passed away on 30th May 1975 Eugene, Oregon aged 24. He is most remembered for Long Distance, Track and Field. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Steve Prefontaine is a member of the following lists: 1951 births, 1975 deaths and People from Eugene, Oregon.

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First Name Steve
Last Name Prefontaine
Full Name at Birth Steve Roland Prefontaine
Alternative Name Pre, World, Rube
Birthday 25th January, 1951
Birthplace Coos Bay, Oregon
Died 30th May, 1975
Place of Death Eugene, Oregon
Cause of Death DWI auto accident.
Buried Sunset Memorial Park, Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon, USA
Height 5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight 152lbs (69 kg)
Build Athletic
Hair Color Brown - Light
Distinctive Feature Prefontaine was often known for his mustache and his long locks of hair that parted as he ran.
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Ethnicity White
Nationality American
High School Marshfield High School (1965-1969)
University University of Oregon (1970-1973)
Occupation Text Middle and long-distance runner
Occupation Track and Field
Claim to Fame Long Distance, Track and Field
Official Websites www.prefontainerun.com
Father Raymond Prefontaine (carpenter)
Mother Elfriede Prefontaine (seamstress)
Sister Neta Prefontaine, Linda Prefontaine
Associated People Bill Bowerman (coach)

Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine (January 25, 1951 – May 30, 1975) was an American long-distance runner who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics. While running for the Oregon Track Club, Prefontaine set American records at every distance from 2,000 to 10,000 meters, as he prepared for the 1976 Olympics. Prefontaine's career, alongside those of Jim Ryun, Frank Shorter, and Bill Rodgers, generated considerable media coverage, which helped inspire the 1970s "running boom." He died when aged 24 in an automobile accident near his residence in Eugene, Oregon. One of the premier track meets in the world, the Prefontaine Classic, is held annually in Eugene in his honor. Prefontaine's celebrity and charisma later resulted in two 1990s feature films about his short life.

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