Prefontaine Scholarship Essay “A lot of people run a race to see who is the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts.” In Oregon, it is nearly impossible to run track without slowly growing to learn the legacy of Steve Prefontaine. He was a normal kid like most, or so I have […]
“Anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” As a thrower in track and field, this quote is a constant reminder that my talent, my gift, is something I didn’t earn alone. I was born with strength and coordination, but over the years I’ve had coaches, teammates, and a whole community helping me
Daphne Scriven The quote, “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift,” by Steve Prefontaine, means to me that if you aren’t willing to put in the effort to be great, you shouldn’t expect to achieve greatness. Part of being successful means showing up on time, being prepared, and ready to
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During my freshman track season, my dad suggested that I try pole vaulting, since both he and my uncle vaulted when they were in high school. I agreed and thought that it would be a fun event to try. However, from the moment I took my first jump, I knew that this event would be
I will never forget my first race at age five. The kids Pre. The determination I had and the thrill of coming through the finish line. At age seven, running the 10K seemed like a huge feat for me. As I started heartbreak hill, hearing my parents cheer me on, I thought of myself at
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift.” Choose one of these quotes and write what the quote means to you. Type your essay on a separate sheet of paper and attach it to this application. (The awarded applicant will need to forward their essay via a word document to the
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift.” My favorite thing about this quote is that it applies to everything, not just running. Everyone has a gift. Whether it’s running, jumping, throwing, art, music, work ethic, teaching, caring for others, coaching, or anything else under the sun, it is a gift.
“To Give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift.” I have chosen to write my essay about this Steve Prefontaine quote because it resonates with me. It exhibits one of Pre’s most important qualities and one that I strive to maintain in my day to day life, dedication. This quote means to
Steve Prefontaine was undoubtedly one of the gutsiest and most determined runners of all time. Most collegiate and professional runners have guts and determination, they give their all, and do their best. But Steve Prefontaine stuck out; he wasn’t just any great runner, he was especially gutsy. He once said, “A lot of people run
