Top 10 Steve Prefontaine Quotes By: Johanna Gretschel for MileSplitIn another world, today is Steve Prefontaine's 65th birthday.The legend of "Pre," as the crowds cheered in 1970s Hayward Jan 25 ...

The 50th annual Prefontaine Classic is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayward Field in Eugene. The elite, international ...

Steve Prefontaine ran his last race on May 29, 1975, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. He died in a single-car accident the ...

Fifty years ago on a dark rainy night in Eugene, Oregon, America lost one of its greatest running legends. And yet, 50 years on, the legacy of Steve Prefontaine remains galvanized, both in the ...

In Coos Bay, Steve Prefontaine's younger sister, Linda, gives tours of their hometown that serve as an intimate portrait of the American distance-running icon and the city that shaped him.

In the half century since his death, Steve Prefontaine lives on throughout Eugene and Oregon as he continues to inspire new generations of runners.

She also included quotes from her late brother, as well as the other people in his life that knew Steve the best such as Coach Walt McClure, Phil Pursian, Ron Apling, and Tom Huggins, among others.

Nearly 50 years later, Steve Prefontaine’s running legacy continues to leave a lasting impact on the Eugene community. Pre’s Rock lies on a turn in Skyline Boulevard, to commemorate the place ...

Steve Prefontaine was a major reason that Eugene, Oregon, became the unofficial running capital of the U.S. One of the University of Oregon's greatest athletes, Prefontaine was better known as "Pre" ...

A pilgrimage for athletes and fans Andy Vobora with Travel Lane County said people who come to Eugene for running events often like to visit places associated with Prefontaine.

These are just three of many memorable quotes by Steve Prefontaine that encapsulate the long-distance runner’s relentless spirit.