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Special Feature: Leading Men

Steve Prefontaine was a stubborn front runner. Bill Bowerman was the stubborn, successful coach who thought he could change him. Both won—and both lost.

by Kenny MoorePublished: May 19, 2016 9:11 AM EDT

Leading Men

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