¡°I¡¯m not afraid of losing. But if I do, I want it to be a good race. I¡¯m an artist, a performer. I want people to appreciate the way I run.¡±

¡ª Steve Prefontaine

Steve Prefontaine¡¯s life was cut short about five hours after he triumphed in the 5,000 meters in Eugene, Oregon, in a one-vehicle automobile accident 40 years ago on Saturday.