June 5-9, 1973: Oregon’s Steve Prefontaine becomes the first student-athlete to win an NCAA University Division Outdoor Track and Field Championships event four straight years with his victory in the 3-mile run; later in the year, he also becomes a three-time cross country champion.

On June 9 1973

June 5-9, 1973: Oregon’s Steve Prefontaine becomes the first student-athlete to win an NCAA University Division Outdoor Track and Field Championships event four straight years with his victory in the 3-mile run; later in the year, he also becomes a three-time cross country champion.

Sources:

This Day in Sports

NCAA

Sources: “In the Arena: The NCAA’s First Century” by Joseph N. Crowley, NCAA News and Champion magazine archives, the NCAA Media Center, and NCAA record books 

About The Author

This Day in NFL

We have been doing this day content for a few decades and we are the author’s of several “This Day” websites. Check out my links. We cover: Baseball, Football, Hoops, Hockey, NCAA, Sports in general, Jackpots and Entertainment.

See author's posts