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“A lot of people run a race to see who is fastest. I run to see who has the most guts, who can punish himself into exhausting pace, and then at the end, punish himself even more.”

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Steve Prefontaine

Steve Prefontaine was an American long-distance runner known for his exceptional achievements in track and field. He won silver medals in the 800m and 1500m events at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics and repeated the feat in the 1972 Munich Olympics. Prefontaine was revered for his indomitable spirit and extraordinary endurance, and although his career was brief, he had a profound impact on the sport of long-distance running. more

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