PRE by Tom Jordan
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published 09/11/2007
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SummaryIn the late 60’s and early 70’s, there was a great distance runner by the name of Steve Prefontaine. Steve, also called “Pre” for short, had an illustrious running career, which has inspired runners to this day to work hard and have the desire to win. Pre’s running career began when he was in 10th grade. In the few years following, he became one of the best runners in the world. Pre set the bar high; giving his all in every race while giving his competitors a run for their money.
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- Pre was sought out by all of the top running schools in the nation. Coaches were constantly coming and going.
- Pre owned the 5000 and would go on to be the NCAA 5000 champion all four years of his college career.
- Pre had been dreaming of going to the '72 Olympics ever since he started his career in running.
- Pre was able to pick up more money as Bill Bowerman started making shoes and producing them for runners.
- Steve Prefontaine's legend lives on to this very day as many runners wish to follow in his footsteps and be the great runner that he once was.
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