No one believed in themselves more than the late, great, Steve Prefontaine. “Pre,” as most call him, was an outstanding collegiate athlete for the University of Oregon in the 1970’s. He was the epitome of a committed runner, leaving nothing behind whenever he raced. Prefontaine was an American middle distance runner and competed in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany. At one time, he held the American record in seven different events from the 2,000 meter to the 10,000 meter distances.
Prefontaine joined the Marshfield High School cross country team in 1965, coached by Walt McClure, Jr. In his collegiate years, he ran under the leadership of Bill Bowerman, at the University of Oregon. He was recruited by most of the top track programs
Prefontaine joined the Marshfield High School cross country team in 1965, coached by Walt McClure, Jr. In his collegiate years, he ran under the leadership of Bill Bowerman, at the University of Oregon. He was recruited by most of the top track programs