Steve Prefontaine was one of greatest runners of generations and the name sake of the Prefontaine Classic. What to know.

Saturday marks the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic, the prestigious track and field event from Hayward Field in ...

Steve Prefontaine, a renowned American runner and Oregon Duck legend, tragically died 50 years ago. Pre's Rock, the site of Prefontaine's fatal car crash, has become a memorial for fans and ...

It’s been 50 years since legendary Oregon track and field athlete Steve Prefontaine died in a car crash on May 30, 1975. July 1, 2025. contribute now. About OPB. Public media funding.

In all, he won 119 of 151 outdoor track races, including his high school performances. Even his rare losses were run with flair and determination. One of the most memorable of them was the 5000m ...

Track and field shimmers with names that transcend the sport—Jesse Owens, Florence Griffith Joyner, Usain Bolt. But perhaps no name carries the power and poignancy of Steve Prefontaine, the ...

Decades after Steve Prefontaine’s death, Eugene routinely hosts high-profile track and field events, including the U.S. Olympic Trials and even the World Athletics Championships in 2022.

Sports; Area sports; Even 50 years after his death, Steve Prefontaine remains connected to Spokane and entire track and field community May 29, 2025 Updated Thu., May 29, 2025 at 10:14 p.m.