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Steve Prefontaine's life story has been detailed in two feature films: 1997's Prefontaine (starring Jared Leto as Prefontaine) and 1998's Without Limits (starring Billy Crudup as Prefontaine), as well as the documentary film Fire on the Track.
Prefontaine is a 1997 American biographical film chronicling the life of the American long-distance runner Steve Prefontaine and his death at age 24. Jared Leto plays the title character and R. Lee Ermey plays Bill Bowerman. The film was written by Steve James and Eugene Corr, and directed by James.
Jun 18, 2020 · No letdown by Steve Prefontaine, but a tragic death Though unhappy with his finish at the Olympics, Steve Prefontaine was able to shrug off his personal disappointment to come home and finish his college career with two more NCAA championships.
Jun 2, 2024 · Steve Prefontaine was a long-distance runner who is often regarded as one of the most important figures in American running, known for both his athletic prowess and celebrity. At his untimely death in 1975, Prefontaine held every American record between 2,000 and 10,000 meters.
The American running boom icon: Steve PREFONTAINE. Steve PREFONTAINE is arguably the most legendary American long-distance runner, not only for his accomplishments on the track but also...
Jan 24, 1997 · Prefontaine: Directed by Steve James. With Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey, Ed O'Neill, Breckin Meyer. Based on the life of Olympic hopeful Steve Prefontaine, a long distance runner who lived in Oregon and died young.
May 29, 2015 · Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the passing of one of America’s most iconic runners, Steve Prefontaine, who died in a car crash at the age of 24. Four decades later, his sisters Linda ...
Jul 7, 2016 · Episode 13: The Legend of Pre. Why Steve Prefontaine still matters today, what it’s like to just miss your biggest goal as an athlete, and the Kick recaps the first half of the track trials. by...
Steve Prefontaine is likely the most legendary American distance runner, not just for his feats on the track, but his manner of winning, and his early, tragic death. He came to the fore as a high school distance runner in Coos Bay, Oregon, where he broke the 2-mile high school record with 8:41.5.
Steve Prefontaine is likely the most legendary American distance runner, not just for his feats on the track, but his manner of winning, and his early, tragic death. He came to the fore as a high school distance runner in Coos Bay, Oregon, where he broke the 2-mile high school record with 8:41.5.
