Elfriede prefontaine biography
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Steve Prefontaine
American long-distance runner (1951–1975)
Not to be confused with Stéphane Préfontaine.
Prefontaine in 1973 | |
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Born | (1951-01-25)January 25, 1951 Coos Bay, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | May 30, 1975(1975-05-30) (aged 24) Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 152 lb (69 kg) |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Athletics/Track, Long-distance running |
| Event(s) | 5000 meters, 10,000 meters, mile, 2 mile |
| College team | Oregon Ducks |
| Club | Oregon Track Club |
| Coached by | Bill Bowerman |
| Olympic finals | 1972 Munich 5000 m, 4th |
| Personal bests | |
Steve Roland "Pre" 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 meters.[2][3] He competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics,[4] and he was preparing for the 1976 Olymp