Stop Pre "steve Prefontaine"

US $21.95

  • Burbank, California, United States
  • Feb 14th
Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine A local celebrity, chants of "Pre! Pre! Pre!" became a frequent feature at Hayward Field, a mecca for track and field in the USA. Fans wore t-shirts that read "LEGEND", while those who supported other teams wore shirts with the phrase "STOP PRE" printed on a stop sign. Prefontaine gained national attention and appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated at age 19 in June 1970 (January 25, 1951 – May 30, 1975) was an American middle and long-distance runnerwho 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.[2] Prefontaine died in May 1975 at the age of 24 in an auto accident.[3] Prefontaine, Jim Ryun, Frank Shorter, and Bill Rodgers generated considerable media coverage which helped inspire the1970s "running boom". Prefontaine was often known for his mustache and his long locks of hair that parted as he ran.

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