In intimate tour, Prefontaine’s sister shares iconic runner’s life story, hometown

"It was his attitude of that ultra confidence. It wasn’t so much about the running. It was about his spirit. There was something kind of magical."

By Andrew Greif, The Oregonian / OregonLive

COOS BAY — Linda Prefontaine thought she’d never move back to her hometown.

But not only did she...

The Quest to Run a Sub-4 Minute Mile at Age 40

Famiglietti’s attempt to run within four seconds of his Mile PR... feels like act of defiance­.

By Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Magazine

I used to think that turning 40 was something that only happened to other people. Now that I’m in my mid-30s, I’m starting to steel myself for the...

Jakob Ingebrigtsen beats Webb’s landmark time in Bowerman Mile

“When I saw Manangoi I was like ‘Wow,’ this is a dream come true to be racing against the best guys in the world and doing as good as I did today. It feels really good.”

By Chris Hansen, The Register-Guard

It was the very last Bowerman Mile to ever be contested at storied Hayward Field and...

The Bowerman Mile: Why It Matters

“That’s why some meets like the Prefontaine keep the Mile. They understand how important it is.”

By August Howell

For nearly every professional sport, there are certain numbers and statistics that are recognized as a pinnacle of achievement: Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak, Kareem...