Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine was an American long-distance runner who from 1973 to 1975 set American records at every distance from 2,000 to 10,000 meters. He competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and was preparing for the 1976 Olympics with the Oregon Track Club at the time of his death in 1975.
Prefontaine in 1973
Prefontaine at Oregon
Prefontaine signing a child's arm, c. 1975.
Pre's Rock in 2007
The Oregon Track Club (OTC) is an American running organization based in Eugene, Oregon.
Hayward Field entrance as seen in 2006
Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon