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Brendan O'Meara
Author of "The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine" and host of the Creative Nonfiction podcast. Has been a sports writer for 20 years.
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Jul 15, 2025
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Brendan O'Meara, "The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine" (HarperCollins, 2025)
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Brendan O'Meara, an experienced sports writer and host of the Creative Nonfiction podcast, dives into the life of Steve Prefontaine, a legendary figure in American distance running. They discuss the emotional struggles behind Prefontaine’s public persona, shaped by familial challenges. The conversation highlights his pivotal role in evolving athletes' rights and his influence on Nike's rise. O'Meara also emphasizes Prefontaine's lasting legacy, recounting personal anecdotes and interviews that reveal the depth of a man whose passion inspired many.
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