When asked about what inspired and motivated Prefonatine as an athlete, Linda said, “His inspiration was deep in his being. He wanted to push himself to be the best at what he did. He loved competing.

Steve’s legend status began to take place in April of 1969, over five decades ago, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of his final high school races at Corvallis High School. Former teammate ...

Five decades after the shocking death of Oregon running icon Steve Prefontaine, the track and field meet named in his honor continues to carry on his legacy. The Prefontaine Classic, which first took ...

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Prefontaine Classic, including TV channel and streaming options for the track and field meet.

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 runners.

Top-ranked athletes will grab attention in nearly every event at the Prefontaine Classic on July 3 and 4, while current and former Oregon Ducks... As the outdoor track and field season comes to a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Cory Mull reports on emerging track and field topics across the U.S. Jul 02, 2025, 07:19pm EDT Jul 03, 2025, 01:12pm EDT Athletes ...

It’s a big weekend of racing on the sports calendar. There’s the start of the Tour de France, the Formula 1 British Grand Prix in Silverstone, and the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic at ...

“What an unbelievable weekend,” Oregon head coach Melyssa Lombardi said. And it was. Oregon swept the Huskies, who were previously undefeated... It wasn’t exactly the recipe Oregon baseball had in ...

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EUGENE, Ore. — Kenyans Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet set world records and American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won a star-studded women’s 100 meters Saturday as the Prefontaine Classic celebrated ...

Beatrice Chebet, shown after winning a 5,000-meter race in Italy, set a world record in the event on Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic. (Gregorio Borgia / Associated Press) Kenyans Faith Kipyegon ...