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