Steve Prefontaine’s Death – Cause and Date
The runner Steve Prefontaine died at the age of 24. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
American long-distance running star who set seven national records before prematurely losing his life in a car accident.
He grew up with his sister Linda in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Quotes
"“A lot of people run a race to see who is fastest. I run to see who has the most guts, who can punish himself into exhausting pace, and then at the end, punish himself even more.” (Steve Prefontaine)
"“To give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift.” (Steve Prefontaine)
"“It’s not who’s the best – it’s who can take the most pain.” (Steve Prefontaine)
"“Over the years, I’ve given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement.” (Steve Prefontaine)
"“Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.” (Steve Prefontaine)