After graduation, he held the American record for every event over 2000 meters before dying in a car crash at the age of 24.
Billy Crudup played this athlete in the film Without Limits, which focuses on his relationship with his coach, Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman. First competing for Marshfield High School, he gained fame at the University of Oregon where he won seven NCAA titles between 1970 and 1973. After graduation, he held the American record for every event over 2000 meters before dying in a car crash at the age of 24. For 10 points, name this American long-distance runner who is affectionately known as "Pre." (PREE)
Billy Crudup played this athlete in the film Without Limits, which focuses on his relationship with his coach, Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman.
Steve {Prefontaine} [or Steve Roland {Prefontaine}; prompt on {Pre} before it is read]