Pre and Mel Renfro are the only autographs I ever sought or got - Pre's when he spoke at my school in North Eugene in the weeks following Munich in '72 and Renfro's when he showed up at an Oregon Spring football game. Both class acts.
Thanks for writing about the Pre meet. A great afternoon! Besides the two world records there were 7 meet records, a US record and an African record and some great drama in many of the other races and events.
Excellent writing. As an old timer and one who was here to see Pre’s magic in person, you have captured how the past is prologue for the future. The meet lived up to its reputation for greatness and eugene to its well deserved track town USA moniker
Excellent commentary, Tyson! I can imagine the tremendous energy in the venue that exploded out from the athletes and the crowd. You know.....it makes me want to drive from Beaverton to Eugene and take a photo of Pre's Rock. I haven't been there for almost 50 years.
Pre and Mel Renfro are the only autographs I ever sought or got - Pre's when he spoke at my school in North Eugene in the weeks following Munich in '72 and Renfro's when he showed up at an Oregon Spring football game. Both class acts.
Thanks for writing about the Pre meet. A great afternoon! Besides the two world records there were 7 meet records, a US record and an African record and some great drama in many of the other races and events.
Just got chills!
Man great stuff Tyson. This really captures it. It was my first time going to the Pre and now I think I’m hooked!
Awesome overview, felt like I was there! Thanks.
Excellent writing. As an old timer and one who was here to see Pre’s magic in person, you have captured how the past is prologue for the future. The meet lived up to its reputation for greatness and eugene to its well deserved track town USA moniker
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Great article!
Excellent commentary, Tyson! I can imagine the tremendous energy in the venue that exploded out from the athletes and the crowd. You know.....it makes me want to drive from Beaverton to Eugene and take a photo of Pre's Rock. I haven't been there for almost 50 years.
Thanks!!!