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Steve Prefontaine

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American long-distance runner (1951-1975)

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Steve Roland Prefontaine was an American long-distance runner who set American records at every distance from 2,000 to 10,000 meters from a period of 1973 to 1975. He competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and he was preparing for the 1976 Olympics with the Oregon Track Club at the time of his death in 1975.

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Prefontaine in 1969Prefontaine in 1969Prefontaine at OregonPrefontaine at OregonPrefontaine signing a child's arm, c. 1975.Prefontaine signing a child's arm, c. 1975.Pre's Rock in 2007Pre's Rock in 2007Pre's Rock in June 2012, during the U.S. Olympic TrialsPre's Rock in June 2012, during the U.S. Olympic Trials

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United States
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Athletes
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Athlete
Status
deceased
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Lived 1951 to 1975 · aged 24
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