Steve Roland Prefontaine[1] (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 …

Oct 18, 2025 · 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. …

Life and times of Steve Prefontaine, a young long-distance runner from Oregon who pursued the dream of Olympic gold in Munich and became one of the biggest, yet most tragic sport stars in …

May 30, 2025 · Prefontaine famously took the lead in the 5,000 meters at the 1972 Olympics with four laps to go, hoping he could break the field and win the race with a hard last mile.

Prefontaine is in both the National Track & Field Hall of Fame and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. Born in Coos Bay on January 25, 1951, Prefontaine first attracted the notice of the …

May 30, 2025 · The prodigy was Steve Prefontaine, America’s best-known track and field athlete at age 22. He possessed warrior determination and ran each race as if his life depended on it. …

May 31, 2025 · Fifty years after his death, Steve Prefontaine’s presence in the running world hasn’t diminished, it’s matured into something closer to reverence. In Eugene, Oregon, where …

One of the University of Oregon's greatest athletes, Prefontaine was better known as "Pre" to the crowds that chanted his name as he ran. While at Oregon, he won six national collegiate …

Jul 19, 2024 · Few names are as influential in sports marketing as Steve Prefontaine. This legendary American runner, nicknamed "Pre," was not only an exceptional athlete but also a …

Prefontaine is a 1997 American biographical film chronicling the life of the American long-distance runner Steve Prefontaine and his death at age 24. Jared Leto plays the title character and R. …