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Steve Prefontaine
Steve Prefontaine
Steve Prefontaine.
BornJanuary 25, 1951
Coos Bay, Oregon
DiedMay 30, 1975
Eugene, Oregon
American distance runner. Won four consecutive NCAA titles in the 5,000 meters. Held many other national records, including in the 2,000 and 10,000 meters.

The repository contains one quote from Steve Prefontaine.

Success and Failure

To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.