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Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine by Tom Jordan (Paperback, 1997)

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But Pre not only touched runners; his exciting technique as well as his maverick lifestyle made him a favorite of the fans. A race with Prefontaine in it was automatically an event. I like to make people stop and say, 'I've never seen anyone run like that before.'.

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The story of America's greatest running legend. For five years, no American runner could beat him at any distance over a mile. But at the age of 24, with his best years still ahead, long-distance runner Steve Prefontaine finally lost. Driving alone at night after a party, Prefontaine crashed his sports car, putting a tragic, shocking end to the life and career of one of the most influential, accomplished runners of our time. More than 20 years later, Pre continues to influence the running world. From his humble origins in Coos Bay, Oregon, Pre became the first person to win four NCAA titles in one event. Year after year, he was virtually unbeatable. Instead of becoming one of the new breed of professional track athletes, Pre chose to stay amateur and fight for the adequate funding he felt American amateur athletes deserved. A man of incredible desire and energy, Pre trained relentlessly. In his drive to be the best, he spurred others to do their best. As one racer said, He ran every race as if it were his last. But Pre not only touched runners; his exciting technique as well as his maverick lifestyle made him a favorite of the fans. A race with Prefontaine in it was automatically an event. His brief but brilliant life - documented by author Tom Jordan - is the tale of a true American hero. This is his story. Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful when I run. I like to make people stop and say, 'I've never seen anyone run like that before.' It's more than just a race, it's style. It's doing something better than anyone else. It's being creative. --Steve Prefontaine

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Publisher
Rodale Press
ISBN-13
9780875964577
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95237589

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Book Title
Pre: the Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine
Author
Tom Jordan
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
1997
Genre
Biographies & True Stories, Sports
Number of Pages
176 Pages

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213mm
Item Width
140mm
Item Weight
215g

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Tom Jordan
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States

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5 out of 5 stars
by youngjude-5712 Oct, 2022
Excellent Life Lesson
It's the true story of one of the most heralded cross-country runners in modern history and a tragic reminder of how fleeting fame and life can be.
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by otterpond926 Jan, 2022
pre had the heart of a champion
magical thinks can happen when we reach within ourselves and give everything we have in us
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by kerl-kase27 Jan, 2018
Great!
exactly as described, no surprises and a wonderful deal
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by pi-ddap-zmov9622 Jun, 2022
gets your attention
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5 out of 5 stars
by squirrelpriest08 Sep, 2008
terrific book for those interested in Long distance run
Great story about a great runner. for those who are interested in long distance running history in the US, this is the perfect book

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terrific book for those interested in Long distance run

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