Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story (1995)

58min | Documentary | Video 1 January 1995

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Credited cast:
	Dana Carvey	...	Himself
	Ken Kesey	...	Himself
	Phil Knight	...	Himself
	Brian Lanker	...	Himself
	Walt McClure	...	Himself
	Kenny Moore	...	Himself
	Blaine Newnham	...	Himself
	Elfriede Prefontaine	...	Herself
	Ray Prefontaine	...	Himself
	Phil Pursian	...	Himself (as 'Phil Pershian')
	Alberto Salazar	...	Himself
	Erich Segal	...	Himself
	Frank Shorter	...	Himself
	Mary Decker Slaney	...	Herself (as 'Mary Slaney')
	Lasse Virén	...	Himself

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Pre" embodied the spirit of athletic excellence. He had a belief in self and sport that transcended all but the outer reaches of human speed and endurance. As a freshman, he appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which hailed him as "America's Distance Prodigy". By the time he died in a tragic auto accident at the age of 24, Pre held all 7 American records between 2,000 and 10,000 meters. Off the track, he fought relentlessly for the rights of amateur athletes to prosper for their sacrifices. Narrated by Ken Kesey, Fire On the Track is the story of this young lion's life, as told through rare footage and the memories of those who knew him best - his teammates, coaches, family and friends. Interviews include David Bedford, Frank Shorter, Ian Stewart, Bill Bowerman, Jeff Galloway, Dick Buerkle, Lasse Viren, Dana Carvey, Mac Wilkins, Kenny Moore, Dave Wottle, Alberto Salazar, and many more. Written by Chambers Productions

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