Steve Prefontaine

Great athelete

• he was recruited by some of the top track programs in the united states.
• he went to the university of Oregon. 
• he gained national attention and appeared on sports illustrated at age 19. 

Olympics

• He ran in the 1972 Olympics in Munich. 
• Steve narrowly missed the medal he got firth place. 

Events He Ran

• Steve ran in a 1,500m race his time 3:38.10 
• 1mi time 3:54.60
• 2mi time 8:18, 3mi time 12:51
• 5,000m time 13:21.87, 10,000m time 27:46.60

Death

• Steve prefontaine died in car accident on May 30,1975 at age 24 

Quotes

• "A lot of people run to see whos the fastest.I run to see who has the most 
• guts".
• "to give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift".
• Dont be afraid to give up good to go for the great"
• All by Steve Prefontaine.