Steve Prefontaine

Steve Roland Prefontaine (January 25, 1951 - May 30, 1975) was an American Olympic runner born in Coos Bay, Oregon. He competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Prefontaine was primarily a long distance runner, and at one point held the American record in every running event from the 2000 meters to 10,000 meters. Prefontaine was killed on May 30, 1975 at the age of 24 in a car accident.

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January 25 - 1951 - May 30 - 1975 - American - Olympic - Coos Bay - Oregon - 1972 Summer Olympics - Munich - Long distance - 2000 meters - 10,000 meters - Car accident

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