Steve Prefontaine, the renowned American long-distance runner, died in a car accident on May 30, 1975, in Eugene, Oregon. He was driving his 1973 Ford Pantera sports car when he lost control and crashed into a stone embankment. Prefontaine was pronounced dead at the scene, with his blood alcohol level reported to be above the legal limit. His untimely death at the age of 24 shocked the sports community and left a lasting legacy in the world of athletics.
He died in a car accident after a party in Eugene, Oregon on May 30.
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Steve Prefontaine was born on January 25, 1951.
Steve Prefontaine was born on January 25, 1951.
Steve Prefontaine died on May 30, 1975 at the age of 24.
Steve Prefontaine was born in Coos Bay, Oregon.
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Steve Prefontaine
It is about Steve Prefontaine in his college years. some sub-plots are: His running, His relationship with Mary Markx, and the coaching of Bill Bowerman.
Steve Prefontaine ran the two-mile in 8:41.5 while in high school.