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How much do you know about Steve Prefontaine? | Quiz

A quiz about the legendary runner.

A multiple-choice quiz by britney. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
britney

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
161,604

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
548

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what U.S. state was Prefontaine born? Hint

New Jersey

Ohio

Washington

Oregon

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year of the Olympics did Pre finish in fourth place in the 5000 meter run? Hint

1976

1972

1968

1964

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Question 3 of 10

3. At what age did Steve Prefontaine die? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What college did Pre attend? Hint

University of Michigan

Ohio State

Washington State

University of Oregon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was Prefontaine's coach during college?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname .. either one of two coaches acceptable)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What shoe company made Pre their first customer? Hint

Asics

New Balance

Nike

Adidas

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Question 7 of 10

7. The AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) helped Prefontaine obtain tons of money and prizes from wins in various races.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Was Prefontaine's blood alcohol reading the morning after he accident that claimed his life? Hint

0.16

0.08

0.10

0.12

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Question 9 of 10

9. The popular phrase "Stop Pre" was intended to support Prefontaine, not "stop" him.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. At which annual race was Prefontaine remembered? Hint

Steve for Oregon Run

Prefontaine Fun Run

Prefontaine National Cross Contry

Prefontaine Classic

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what U.S. state was Prefontaine born?

Answer: Oregon

Many people visit Eugene, Oregon to run the same trails that Pre once did.

2. In what year of the Olympics did Pre finish in fourth place in the 5000 meter run?

Answer: 1972

Pre was expected to win, and many believe he would have won any other race.

3. At what age did Steve Prefontaine die?

Answer: 24

Pre died one night in May 1975, after drinking several beers at a party, and getting into a car accident.

4. What college did Pre attend?

Answer: University of Oregon

In 1970, 1971, and 1973, Pre won the NCAA Divison I Cross Country Championships.

5. Who was Prefontaine's coach during college?

Answer: Bill Bowerman

Bowerman coached at the University of Oregon for 26 years.

6. What shoe company made Pre their first customer?

Answer: Nike

Bill Bowerman created Nike along with his former student Phil Knight.

7. The AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) helped Prefontaine obtain tons of money and prizes from wins in various races.

Answer: False

In the 1970s, the AAU did not allow athletes to accept prizes or money from a race. If they did, they were ineligible for the Olympics.

8. What Was Prefontaine's blood alcohol reading the morning after he accident that claimed his life?

Answer: 0.16

The legal limit for blood alcohol in Oregon was 0.10.

9. The popular phrase "Stop Pre" was intended to support Prefontaine, not "stop" him.

Answer: False

The "Stop Pre" slogan was making fun of an even more popular "Go Pre" slogan. Pre even wore a "Stop Pre" shirt at one point.

10. At which annual race was Prefontaine remembered?

Answer: Prefontaine Classic

The race is a 10K road race held on one of Pre's training courses. The finish line is on his high school track.

Source: Author britney

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