The Life of Steve Prefontaine timeline

Jan 25, 1951

Birth

Prefontaine was born in Coos Bay, Oregon.
(http://www.biography.com/people/steve-prefontaine-224908)
Period: Jan 25, 1951 to May 30, 1975

Steve Prefontaine

Prefontaine was born January 25, 1951and passed away at age 24 on May 30, 1975.
Mar 19, 1972

Oregon Track and Field

Prefontaine ran for the University of Oregon and was coached by the inventor of Nike, Bill Bowerman.
(http://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregonexperience/segment/bill-bowerman/)
Jul 24, 1972

Munich Olympics

Prefontaine made it to the Summer Olympics in 1972 where he just missed getting third place.
Jan 14, 1973

Successes

At one point in time, Prefontaine held the US records in all events between the 2000m and the 10,000m run.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Prefontaine)
May 30, 1975

Prefontaine's Death

Prefontaine was in a car accident the time he was training for the Montreal Olympics.
(http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/college/steve-prefontaine-still-resonates-40-years-after-his-death/)

Birth