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Steve Prefontaine (Athlete), born on January 25, 1951 in Coos Bay, Oregon, USA. Steve Prefontaine's age 67 years (at death) & Zodiac Sign Aquarius, nationality American (by birth) & Race/Ethnicity is White. Let's check, How Tall is Steve Prefontaine?

Steve Prefontaine Bio

  • Birth Name:Steve Prefontaine
  • First Name: Steve
  • Last Name: Prefontaine
  • Age: 67 years (at death)
  • Died: May 30, 1975 (24 years)
  • Birth Date: January 25, 1951
  • Birth Place: Coos Bay, Oregon, USA
  • Country: USA
  • Nationality: American
  • Birth/Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Light brown
  • Feet/Shoe Size: N/A
  • Dress Size: N/A

    • Steve Prefontaine Height

    5 ft 9 in (175 cm/)

    Height & Weight
    Height (in Feet-Inches)5 ft 9 in
    Height (in Centimeters)175 cm
    Height (in Meters)
    Weight (in Kilograms)68 kg
    Weight (in Pounds)150 lbs

    Steve Prefontaine Body Measurements

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    Steve Prefontaine FAQs

    What was Steve Prefontaine's fastest mile?

    Personal informationPersonal best(s)Outdoor 1500 m: 3:38.1 (Helsinki 1973) Mile: 3:54.6 (Eugene 1973) 3000 m: 7:42.6 (Milan 1974) 2-mile: 8:18.29 (Stockholm 1974) 5000 m: 13:21.87 (Helsinki 1974) 10,000 m: 27:43.6 (Eugene 1974) Indoor Mile: 3:58.6 i (College Park 1975) 2-mile: 8:20.4 i (San Diego 1974)

    Why is Prefontaine so famous?

    During his brief 24-year life-span, Steve Prefontaine grew from hometown hero, to record-setting college phenomenon, to internationally acclaimed track star. In that time, he claimed seven NCAA titles, a fourth-place Olympic finish in 1972 (5K), and American records from 2,000 meters through 10,000 meters.

    Does Steve Prefontaine still hold any records?

    Overall Records: He owned every (8) American record between 2,000 and 10,000 meters and between two miles and six miles. He also held eight collegiate records while at Oregon, with his three-mile (12:53.4) and six-mile (27:09.4) still standing.

    What happened to Steve Prefontaine?

    Prefontaine tragically died after a car accident in 1975 at the age of 24. His car was flipped with him lying under the wreck.

    Steve Roland “Pre” Prefontaine was 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 in Eugene, Oregon. The career of Steve Prefontaine, alongside Jim Ryun, Frank Shorter, and Bill Rodgers generated considerable media coverage, which helped inspire the 1970s “running boom”. Prefontaine was often known for his mustache and his long locks of hair that parted as he ran. Prefontaine was born on January 25, 1951, in the coastal logging town of Coos Bay, Oregon. His father, Raymond Prefontaine, was a carpenter and a welder after his time serving in the U.S. Army in World War II. Steve’s mother, Elfriede, worked as a seamstress. The two returned to Coos Bay after Ray met Elfriede in Germany while serving with the U.S. Army occupation forces. He had two sisters, Neta and Linda, and they all grew up in a house built by their father.

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