Steve Prefontaine
Steve Prefontaine
Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontainewas an American middle and long-distance runner who competed in the 1972 Olympics. Prefontaine once held the American record in seven different distance track events from the 2,000 meters to the 10,000 meters. Prefontaine died in May 1975 at the age of 24 in an automobile accident...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth25 January 1951
CountryUnited States of America
Steve Prefontaine quotes about
running winning two
No one will ever win a 5,000-meter by running an easy two miles. Not against me.
running ideas people
The idea of losing the three at Hayward Field and the idea of losing my specialty to someone who wasn't running his specialty. Mostly, the idea of losing in front of my people. They haven't forgotten about me.
trying world marathon
Having a true faith is the most difficult thing in the world. Many will try to take it from you.
loyalty dedication family-and-friends
PRE. For your dedication and loyalty to your principles and beliefs. For your love,warmth and friendship. For your family and friends. You are missed by so many and you will never be forgotten.
waiting want hey
Something inside of me just said 'Hey, wait a minute, I want to beat him,' and I just took off.