Steve Prefontaine

Type: Person

Name: Steve Prefontaine

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

The Changing Men of Capitalism

Bad boys may often be popular, but capitalism is increasingly selecting for good behaviourEmail PrintDoes capitalism, in evolutionary terms, select for jerks or saints? The popular culture has always smiled at jerks. Generals George Patton and Douglas ... [Published Forbes India - May 16 2013]

Entities: Steve Jobs, Apple Inc, Pixar Animation Studios, Steve Prefontaine, Rich Karlgaard

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Steve Duin: The water at Blue Pool is clear, the danger is not

On any other morning, I would have been obsessed with the color of Blue Pool.Because "blue" doesn't do the water justice. Blue doesn't scratch the surface. Blue doesn't tell the story of the last translucent, breathtaking thing Alex Rovello saw before ... [Published Oregonian - May 14 2013]

Entities: Steve Duin, Oregon, Steve Prefontaine

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Motivational quotes and posters can get you going

0Steve Prefontaine motivational poster (May 9, 2013)Long before there was Pinterest and Google Plus, I loved a good exercise quote splashed onto a workout themed image.In college, my favorite ones were cut out of magazines and hung on my dorm room wall. ... [Published Orlando Sentinel - May 10 2013]

Entities: Steve Prefontaine, Google Search, Google Plus

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Scholastic Corporation

Scholastic Superstar: Meet Taylor Ross

Meet Taylor Ross ...School: Abington Heights High SchoolParents: Mark and Linda RossPlans: To study biochemistry and biophysics at the University of Pennsylvania.Taylor Ross is a proven athletic and academic success. Any free time she has is divided between ... [Published Scranton Times-Tribune - May 08 2013]

Entities: Scholastic Corporation, University of Pennsylvania, Steve Prefontaine

First reported May 04 2013 - Updated May 04 2013 - 1 reports

Harvey Mudd College

Mejia to the max

Two years ago, Carmen Mejia was ascending bumpy climbing walls and scaling mountainous monuments.The South Medford senior once traded track for competitive rock climbing, but the swap only lasted a season. She was back to running soon enough.Now a rise ... [Published Medford Mail Tribune - May 04 2013]

Entities: Grants Pass (United States), Steve Prefontaine, Harvey Mudd College, Scripps College

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Oregon

Introducing 25 Ducks who will change the world

The 25 Ducks pose for a photo after the awards ceremony in the Ford Alumni Center. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald Marketing)Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight attended the University of Oregon before founding Nike and revolutionizing the athletic shoe trade. Ann Curry ... [Published Oregon Daily Emerald - May 03 2013]

Entities: Mabuya, Oregon, University of Oregon

First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 1 reports

Runners remember Boston at Eugene Marathon

Word got around that a simple hand over heart gesture at the finish line would indicate support for the victims of the April 15 tragedy, and many exhausted runners remembered to do it.Some handmade signs by spectators remembered Boston, some runners wore ... [Published Register-Guard - Apr 29 2013]

Entities: Marathon, Steve Prefontaine, Blood Cancer, Walkers

First reported Apr 16 2013 - Updated Apr 17 2013 - 1 reports

Horrendous scenes at Boston Marathon - but London Marathon should and will go on

:23 PMWritten byInspirational scenes of runners crossing the Boston Marathon finish line - some waving their arms in celebration and others embracing their loved ones - were soon forgotten at around 6.50pm GMT on Monday.In the blink of an eye, the world?s ... [Published Cambridge News - Apr 16 2013]

Entities: London Marathon, Boston Marathon, Boston (Massachusetts, United States), Marathon

First reported Apr 16 2013 - Updated Apr 16 2013 - 1 reports

Next Up!

The DNA double helix is transformed from an intertwined spiral into knotted shoelaces when it comes to Gary Fanelli Jr.'s genetics. Mom Connie Comiso-Fanelli remains one of the most accomplished female road runners in Hawaii annals. Dad Gary Sr., a 1988 ... [Published Individual.com - Apr 16 2013]

Entities: Marathon, American Samoa, Damien Memorial School, Steve Prefontaine, Forest Grove (United States)

First reported Apr 12 2013 - Updated Apr 12 2013 - 1 reports

A Timeline Of Jared Leto's Many Onscreen Looks

Over the past 20 years, Jared Leto has lost weight, gained weight, and shaved his eyebrows — all to create the perfect style for his eclectic roles. Check out how many different looks he's tried on. 1994: "My So-Called Life" Ah, Jordan Catalano. This ... [Published BuzzFeed - Latest - Apr 12 2013]

Entities: Jared Leto, Steve Prefontaine, Jordan

First reported Mar 13 2013 - Updated Mar 13 2013 - 1 reports

Doyle Higdon (1948-1952): Mr. Everything

in a Cottage Grove High School alumni/high school track meet, 1952 CGHS graduate Doyle Higdon won three events: the 100, the shot put and the javelin. His javelin toss of 197 feet was just under his throw of over 200 feet, which he accomplished during ... [Published Cottage Grove Sentinel - Mar 13 2013]

Entities: Track & Field, University of Oregon, Shot Put, Dyrol Burleson