Frank's Story - Runner's World
Jun 21, 2018 · By all accounts, Frank Shorter is the father of the modern running boom. He spins a captivating narrative about winning the ’72 Olympic Marathon, leading the fight against illegal …
In Search of the Truth About Prefontaine - Los Angeles Times
Jan 31, 1997 · Frank Shorter, the Munich Olympic marathon gold medalist, was. At the time of Prefontaine’s death, in a 1975 auto accident at age 24, Shorter told of running near his …
The Mystery Man Who Won the 1976 Olympic Marathon
Aug 22, 2016 · American Frank Shorter was primed for gold until a complete unknown flew past him for a finish that defied belief. by Frank Shorter Published: Aug 22, 2016 10:03 AM EDT …
One Morning, 20 Years Ago, Changed Track - The Seattle Times
May 28, 1995 · Prefontaine, wearing a black singlet for the first time in his career, beat Frank Shorter in the featured 5,000-meter race in 13 minutes, 23.8...
THE LEGEND LIVES ON : Even though Steve Prefontaine died …
May 6, 1985 · In his last race, Prefontaine beat his good friend, Frank Shorter, in the two-mile run, although he fell a few seconds short of his own American record in that event.
A FINAL DRIVE TO THE FINISH - Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com
Jun 9, 1975 · Frank Shorter had come to Eugene as a favor to Prefontaine. His wisdom teeth had been extracted eight weeks before, and then he had overtrained and had been ill. But with …
The 1975 Elite Runners Study: How Are Elite Distance Runners …
May 29, 2019 · This all-star lineup included Frank Shorter, Steve Prefontaine and Jeff Galloway, all of whom were household names at the time. Drs. Kenneth Cooper and Michael Pollock …
Shorter will honor friend Prefontaine in race | Local Sports ...
Sep 18, 2015 · COOS BAY — Frank Shorter will toe the line with hundreds of other runners in Coos Bay today in the annual Prefontaine Memorial Run.
Steve Prefontaine - Wikipedia
At his death, Prefontaine was probably the most popular athlete in Oregon and, along with Jim Ryun, Frank Shorter, Jeff Galloway and Bill Rodgers, was credited with sparking the national …
Frank Shorter - Wikipedia
Frank Charles Shorter (born October 31, 1947) is an American former long-distance runner who won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the silver medal at the …