The Prefontaine Memorial, featuring a relief of his face, records, and date of birth, is located at the Coos Bay Visitor Center in Coos Bay. By . In 2008, ten memorial plaques were laid along the Prefontaine Memorial Race route, the former training grounds of Prefontaine. Roland is survived by his wife, Monna Prefontaine; his son, Karl; daughter, Annette Prefontains; and many nieces and nephews. (Elfriede at first barely spoke English.) He hit just about every interval McClure asked of him. Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key. Nike had made the jacket for the trip. He still cringed at the memoryof one, acar that had slammedinto a phone pole on Oak Patch Road. By Craig Hill - Staff writer. University of Amsterdam Press, 2008", "A peek into new Gophers coach P.J. The Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay contains a section dedicated to Prefontaine. Following his collegiate career at Oregon, Prefontaine prepared for the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. He was cool, surfer cool . After their conversation in front of Moores house, Shorter got out of the car. She previously covered sports at the Times and business at The Wall Street Journal. Junior year was different. While at the university, his national reputation grew as he appeared on the covers of Track and Field News (November 1969) and Sports Illustrated (June 15, 1970). He was just putzing, Alvarado said. You have no appetite. where his parents had met and been married. The Pete Susick Stadium at Marshfield High School in Coos Bay dedicated their track to honor Prefontaine, in April 2001. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Steve's mother, Elfriede Anna Marie Sennholz (March 4, 1925 - July 16, 2013), worked as a seamstress. They ran on the dunes, they ran on the streets, they ran in the woods. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5917/steve-roland-prefontaine. He was gasping. He said. During part of his college career, Prefontaine lodged with Shirley and her husband, Cliff, a local couple who met him through volunteering as track officials. Neither Oregon nor the sport of running had ever seen a personality as bold as Prefontaines, let alone one so fearless in criticizing his sportsgoverning body. On Skyline Boulevard, it is approximately 150 feet (45m) from its intersection with Birch Lane.[2]. Phil Knight. For an athlete who only competed in the Olympics once and finished out of the money, Steve Prefontaine made a lasting impact on track and field and changed amateur sports in this country. Prefontaine had picked up the phone and called Shorter, who had won a gold medal in the marathon at the 1972 Munich Olympics, to see if he would fill in. [33][34] An annual track event, the Prefontaine Classic, has been held in his memory since 1975. Prefontaine was already one of the faces of his sport, which was becoming more and more popular with the public, and in death he joined the ranks of sporting . For the better part of the last 30 years, every Thursday morning, Jay Farr has lacedup his sneakers, donned his signature brightly colored track pants, and taken a crew of a dozen or so runners out for a run in Coos Bay. It was a heartbreaking loss but one that only increased his legend. In lieu of flowers, please sent . to earn a berth on the U.S. Olympic team that would compete in West Germany, When people talk about Prefontaines time at Oregon, they tend to use religious language: divine intervention, a miracle, intervention by the hand of God, a supernatural occurrence. It was the right place, right time, right guy. In his four years at Oregon, Prefontaine never lost a collegiate (NCAA) race at 3 miles, 5,000 meters, 6 miles, or 10,000 meters. Oops, something didn't work. They talk about when the logging and fishing come back. I was pissed off at him.. Much to their frustration, the sample disappeared after that, according to Linda Prefontaine, preventing any further testing. Munich in 1972 and Montreal in 1976, won the race, with Mohammed Gammoudi of Marshfields track coach, Walt McClure, was the son of an Olympic runner and had run under Bill Bowerman at the University of Oregon. 25, 1951 - May 30, 1975Our beloved son and brotherwho raced through lifenow rests in peace, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Oregon, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. A shame we never got to see Steve Prefontaine show us just greatest potential pic.twitter.com/zWfWCMBwwg. . Theres a purity part.. Resend Activation Email. A tapestry of green mountains and tunnels of fir trees still wrap around Coos Bays citizens. But in Eugene, originally named Skinners Mudhole, running was already a way of life. At first, its completely debilitating, she said. Mr. Stevenson passed away on December 7, 2014 in Lawton. I told him the truth, Arne Alvarado said. Her parents came to her apartment. Individuals at informal memorials and sites of tragedy do more than commemorate or grieve; they attempt to understand what happened, to make sense of the disaster, or to seek action against those responsible.. Prefontaine is wearing a white jacket trimmed with red with a Nike logo stitched on his left chest. [9] By the second week of the daily mile runs, Prefontaine could finish second in the group. After the event on Thursday, May 29, which included a 5,000-meter race that Prefontaine won, the Finnish and American athletes attended a party at the home of former Duck runner Geoff Hollister. grade and went on to set a national high school record for two miles in 1969 as Recently, she confronted an artist who painted an image of the crash site, arguing that he didnt have the right to do it. After his death, the notes Prefontaine made were given to his family. I could smell alcohol when I got out of the car and it was half a block away, he said. Pre's Rock memorial, 2009 (dedicated in 1997). "Linda went out of her way to make sure we were having a good time," said Tina Preece. Someone wanted to make that? Long Distance Runner. Cliff Shirley often hired local college athletes, including Prefontaine, to work in his various businesses. Minutes later, Ballenger was parked on Birch Laneat the foot of the hill. I left a voicemail and my cell phone number. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Prefontaine had respectable freshman and sophomore seasons on the cross-country team, but he did nothing special. Prefontaine found humor in the shirts and, when offered, decided to wear one for his victory lap. Its not that he placed fourth in the 72 Olympics. While at the university, his national reputation grew as he appeared on the covers of, At about the same time, Prefontaine began to openly express his frustration with the Amateur Athletic, After the meet, Prefontaine went to a party with the Finns, girlfriend Nancy Alleman, marathoner Frank Shorter, and others. Prefontaines body was taken to Englands funeral home. Members of his family were upset, as releasing blood-alcohol levels was not typical. I cant describe why I wanted to do this, Galloway said. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The Prefontaine Classic track meet is held annually in Eugene in honor of him. After showing mild promise during his first two years there, he accumulated a string of victories in his junior year that saw him undefeated for two consecutive years in both cross country and track races. Here you have a special group of historic and original Eugene Register-Guard newspapers marking the death and mourning of the great Steve Prefontaine upon his tragic death here in Eugene. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1972 US Olympic Trials Track and Field Roster Steve Prefontaine Pre held at UofO at the best online prices at eBay! He was always moving around, partaking in different activities and events. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Around midnight, Prefontaine, 24, said his goodbyes, climbed into his butterscotch MG, and gave his friend Shorter a lift to Moores house, where Shorter was crashing for the night. She was born on January 20, 1937 in Green Bay to the late Wilbur and. He worked selling sailboats, then as a real estate agent; he is now happily retired with his wife. The Through his fame as a tough runner with a fierce kick and outspoken nature, he emerged as a rebel with a cause: improving life for working athletes. Running has gone from a pastime reserved for Olympians to a habit for the masses. Track programs continue to survive even the harshest of budget cuts, they say, because theyre relatively cheap to operate. They point to the recent success of another Coos Bayborn sports star, Mark Helfrich, the University of Oregon football coach, who keeps a picture of Prefontaine hanging outside his office. You can always change this later in your Account settings. But most of the people who were closest to Prefontaine avoid the Rock. The Shirleys also heard rumors: The driver had leftEugene for months after the accident; his father, thedoctor, had a drinking problem and it was actually him in the car that night; he had convinced his son to take the rap; his medical license had been on the rocks; the son went to the district attorneys office to confess but they didnt want to accept the confession. He referred many of his calls to McClure, who wanted Prefontaine to attend the University of Oregon. A wave of elite competitions has come to town, including the 2008 and 2012 Olympic track trials. 201237. Steve was very much alive when I got there, Arne Alvarado said. [9], Prefontaine was an exuberant person, even during his formative years. Last 3 plays: Andyboy2021 ( 20/20 ), MrSheen ( 0/20 ), markr_11 ( 20/20 ). Prefontaineran dozens of miles through the streets of Eugene every week. Their releases led to another wave of Prefontaine fans well into the early 2000s. And Nike has a market capitalization of nearly $90 billion. Steve Prefontaine was a close Oregon friend, and his tragic death affected Moore deeply. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. It wasn't so much about what he did or his times or his place, Bence told Wilson. He was choking., The weight of the car was crushing Prefontaine. But Prefontaines Finnish rival Lasse Viren surged to the front to win the gold medal, and Mohammed Gammoudi of Tunisia and Ian Stewart of Great Britain narrowly darted in front of Prefontaine, who missed the bronze medal by less than one second. Drag images here or select from your computer for Steve Roland Pre Prefontaine memorial. Prefontaine redshirted the Fall of 1972 after the Olympics which made him eligible to run cross country in the fall of 1973. Bus-riding hippies wouldnt think twice about lighting up a joint in the open. Did legendary track and field star, running icon and original Nike spokesman Steve Prefontaine die as a result of a tragic drunk driving accident on May 30, . Thats morbid., She tries not to listen, like her parentsbefore they died. Steve Prefontaine took the lead in the final d. This is where he tested his mettle and felt the possibility of greatness, and his hometown saw greatness, too. With the NCAA slowly chipping away at college-level control, the AAU tried desperately to hang on. He knew better than not to wear a seat belt. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014. Ive always had a deep resentment for the other driver.. I left another. Hespokewith Bill Alvarado and the driver of the other car. Mary Pilon (@marypilon) is the author of The Monopolists, a New York Times best seller about the history of the board game Monopoly. Born in Coos Bay, Oregon, he was a champion runner who held the American record in seven different distance track events. Named after Steve Prefontaine, the race is coming back after a break in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. He won four 5,000-meter titles in track three times in a row. [7] His father, Raymond George Prefontaine (November 11, 1919 December 21, 2004), was a welder who served in the U.S. Army in World War II. [26], In 1975, a group of traveling Finnish athletes took part in an NCAA Prep meet at Hayward Field in Eugene. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. At this time, he suffered only two more defeats in college (both in the mile), winning three Division I NCAA Cross Country Championships and four straight three-mile/5000-meter titles in track. Federal Tax ID 93-0391599. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [16], It wasn't until Prefontaine read Bowerman's letter that he decided to attend the University of Oregon. In 2013, in an attempt to explain why Prefontaine remains influential decades after his death, Doug Wilson of ESPN.com talked to Steve Bence, a teammate and friend of the dynamic distance runner. [2][3] While in the extended right curve near the base, his gold-colored 1973 MGB convertible crossed the center line, jumped the curb, impacted a rock wall (.mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}440236N 1230318W / 44.0433N 123.0549W / 44.0433; -123.0549) and flipped, trapping him underneath it. Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Prefontaine was recruited to the University of Oregon by assistant coach Bill Dellinger and started running for the Ducks in the fall of 1969 under head coach Bill Bowerman. Prefontaine tried out for the football team at Marshfield High School, but he was quickly deemed too small. The runners convertible 0 cemeteries found in Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon, USA. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Prefontaine was born on January 25, 1951, in Coos Bay, Oregon. We embrace our legacy, Prefontaines high school track teammate Mac McIntosh saidas he saton a bench in the renamed Prefontaine Track at Marshfield High. American record for distances between 2,000 and 10,000 meters. It Prefontaine dies in the final stride, the announcer said. of his career. His efforts to support himself, change the place of running in mainstream culture, and involve athletes in the industry that was built on their work had spectacularly lasting consequences. Its very narcissistic. The week leading up to the annual Prefontaine Classic track. There was nothing like watching him run, Sherry Shirley said. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Steve This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 00:46. . Prefontaine lived in a trailer in Glenwood with hisOregon teammate Pat Tyson. Shorter and Linda Prefontaine, at least, wont accept it. From there, Prefontaines career seemed unstoppable. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [11] He had not heard much from Bill Bowerman, the head coach for the University of Oregon. Daniel Wojcik, an English professor at the University of Oregon, began visiting theRock to interview Pres pilgrims as part of his research into modern shrines. With this newfound success and athletic ability, he fell in love with cross country running. In Shrines and Pilgrimage in Contemporary Society: New Itineraries into the Sacred, ed. During his junior and senior years at Marshfield High School, Prefontaine went undefeated in both cross country and track. Prefontaine in silver letters. Failed to report flower. Prefontaine talked about the importance of cross country through his own eyes. The Munich Olympics will be remembered not for Prefontaine falling short of the medals podium, but rather for the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes and coaches, the seven swimming gold medals earned by Mark Spitz, and the dazzling gymnastics performance of Olga Korbut. The work of runner Bill Rodgers and author Jim Fixx helped maintain "Bowerman and the Men of Oregon." Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [39][40], Pre's Rock was dedicated in December 1997 and is maintained by Eugene Parks and Recreation as Prefontaine Memorial Park. Though Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints, Prefontaine told reporter Don Chapman. After an event while preparing for 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he died at the age of 24 in an auto accident near Eugene, Oregon. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. My mother would say, Its not going to bring him back, Linda said. the popularity for a while, but it can be argued that the last golden era for As his reputation as a competitive runner grew, Prefontaine took on the Amateur Athletic Union, battling the organization over its hold on the lives of athletes. Prefontaine was favored to at least land on the podium in the 5,000 meters. Jesus, Shorter said. Its that he ran to win with two laps to go.. Last edited on 10 February 2023, at 00:46, Learn how and when to remove this template message, NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, "Tie-dyed Eugene unlikely home for football power", "Roseburg wins state Class A-1 championship", "Pre's warning for 1976: 'He'd better watch out', "The Legend Lives On: Even though Steve Prefontaine died almost 10 years ago, the memory of his life and controversy surrounding his death are as alive as ever", "Greatest Pac-12 Track & Field Athletes of All Time: Part I", "Pre's Rock: Pilgrimage, Ritual, and Runners' Traditions at the Roadside Shrine for Steve Prefontaine." Some more far-fetched theories made their way into the gossip mill and continue to live online. I saw it.. Following his fourth-place finish in the Olympic Games, Prefontaine went back to the University of Oregon with a newfound enthusiasm for running after his disappointing showing at the Olympics. Atwo-hour drive away from Pres Rock in Eugene is Sunset Memorial Park, a cemetery on a hill on the outskirts of Coos Bay. Runners inspired by Prefontaine leave behind memorabilia to honor his memory and his continued influence, such as race numbers, medals, and running shoes. [12] He went through his junior cross country season undefeated and won the state title. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. For Farr, Prefontaines death is still personal. Like many other cops on the Eugene Police Departments payroll, he was a military veteran, a Navy man attached to the Marine Corps. Peter Jan Margry, pp. A picture of where my brother died? A system error has occurred. should have been almost unthinkable for a 21-year-old American to win at that Family members linked to this person will appear here. In 2020, the university polled alumni and fans on social media, asking them which four UO alumni they would place on a national Mount Rushmore for the university. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The Marshfield High School track is dedicated to him. The sun poked through the morning mist and lit the, We Went There: DeAndre Jordan Night in Los Angeles, 'Jalen and Jacoby': DeMarcus Cousins, the Thunder, and More, The Tao of Dabo: How to Appreciate Clemson's Coach, Clayton Murphy, the Runner Replacing Nick Symmonds at Worlds, Russell, the Creator: Westbrooks Underrated Playmaking, The Laughs, Pathos, and Overwhelming Talent of Jan Hooks, World Series Preview: Five Questions for Games Three and Four, 50 Scenes That Do Not Appear in the X-Files Revival. based on information from your browser. Pre!" Alvarado then got into his own car and tried to follow the other car as it made its way up Skyline Boulevard, according to a police report. Basketball didnt take either. Was he swerving to avoid hittinga small animal? Guest Columnist; Steve Prefontaine. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [10], Prefontaine's freshman and sophomore years were decent, and he managed a personal best of 5:01 in the mile in his first year. Moore, Kenny. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. To the left of Prefontaines grave is another plaque, where his father and mother, Ray and Elfriede, rest, having outlived their son by 29 and 38 years, respectively. [30], Prefontaine's body was buried in his hometown of Coos Bay at Sunset Memorial Park. became a frequent feature at Hayward Field, a place where famous runners ran. But on May 30, 1975, Prefontaines legacy was still in the making. Eugene police Officer Rex Ballenger had just arrived home after a long shift when the phone rang. Steve Prefontaine is honored every year at the Prefontaine Memorial Run, a challenging 10K road race across one of his old training courses, with its finish line at the high school track where he first competed. Prefontaine, who was back in training for the Montreal Olympics the following year, took part in a meet in Eugene on May 29 with University of Oregon runners, a delegation of Finnish athletes, and some others. Programs 35 + Pre 40 - 1st Pre Classic 6/7/1975. Funeral service for Steve Prefontaine Stevenson, age 37, of Tipton will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2014 at Mount Gilead Baptist Church with Rev. Every time he took the track, fervor erupted atHayward Field. He traveled around Southern Oregon with early Nike employee Geoff Hollister, trying to sell early models of the companys shoes and speaking at schools. [3][2] Shortly after midnight,[27] Prefontaine left the party to drive Frank Shorter to Kenny Moore's home on Prospect Drive, then descended narrow Skyline Boulevard alone, east of the university campus near Hendricks Park. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Prefontaines rivals inthe AAU? Make sure that the file is a photo. Burial will follow in the Tipton Cemetery under the direction of Jackson Funeral Home of Frederick. An ambassador for his sport, Prefontaine organized a five-stop tour in the spring of 1975 that featured a group of Finnish athletes who would compete in a series of meets to capitalize on the running boom. When he died in 1975 it was an international event, but the funeral took place at tiny Marshfield High School in Coos Bay, Oregon where he had attended . But I stood in the window and watched those lights come together, the younger Alvarado said. Sitting in a Yale University dining hall in 1969, senior Frank Shorter flipped through a copy of Sports Illustrated and read that a high school student was outpacing times the Shorter was clocking in NCAA competition. The drive there winds you through pastures with cows, tunnels of trees, and the occasional roar of U.S.101, the road that connects Coos Bay with the rest of the world. Along with his reputation for leading early instead of pacing himself until the last lap, Prefontaine had tremendous leg speed; his career-best for the mile (3:54.6) was only 3.5 seconds off the world record at the time. Try again later. [11][16] McClure maintained that he did not sway Prefontaine's collegiate choice, except to ask Steve where all the distance runners went to college. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Prefontaine garnered national attention when he set the high school record for the two-mile (8:41.5) in 1969. Letters from college recruiters poured in to the Prefontaine mailbox. Prefontaine was one of the four winners, along with Nike co-founder Phil Knight; current NFL player Marcus Mariota, the 2014 Heisman Trophy winner; and Sabrina Ionescu, who had just completed an epic college basketball career for the Ducks.[49]. It was how he went about competing and living his life that inspired people.. Back: Bill Dellinger, Bill Bowerman, Mike Lyons, Mike McClendon, Norm Trerise, Terry Dooley; Front: Tom Morrow, Prefontaine, Steve Savage Courtesy University of Oregon Libraries, A_ATHTF_CCMens_0025sg. At just after midnight on May 30, 1975, Prefontaine died. He decided to stay close to home and attend Oregon, where Bill Bowerman, his high school coachs coach and an increasingly well-known figure in the sport, was waiting. Try again later. Even Prefontaines parents, Ray and Elfriede, stopped by before making the two-hour drive back to their hometown of Coos Bay. At the diners, loggers wrap scarred hands around coffee cups. held at the universitys Hayward Field. Pastor Goeglein will officiate. It was during this year that Prefontaine began a protracted fight with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), which demanded that athletes who wanted to remain "amateur" for the Olympics not be paid for appearances in track meets. All I could do is say, Sorry. Publications 42 + Pre 38 - Eugene Register-Guard June 3, 1975 - Pre's Last Lap. Prefontaines hometown is a study in contradictions. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. A quiz about a great running legend and American hero. This section includes medals he won during his career and the pair of spikes he wore when setting an American record for the 5,000 meters at Hayward Field. Prefontaine set the American record of 13:22.8[19] in the 5,000 meters at the 1972 Olympic Trials in Eugene on July 9. Prefontaine is in both the National Track & Field Hall of Fame and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. Years later, as an adult, Arne Alvarado said, he ran into the drivers father at the supermarket at the foot of the hill. Known as The Rock, the site of Prefontaines crash has become a draw for visitors in Eugene. Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Books, 1997. Steve had an older half-sister, Neta, and a younger sister, Linda, and the family lived in a modest house on Elrod Street, their home marked by a wooden placard made by their father that proclaimed Mr. At about the same time, Prefontaine began to openly express his frustration with the Amateur Athletic Union, thegoverning body of track and field, which prohibited its members from giving endorsements or taking money to perform. After he heard the news, he quickly drove from Lake Tahoe. In 1978, three years after Pre died, President Jimmy Carter signed the Amateur Sports Act,which ended the AAUs hold on track and field and advanced many of the goals that the runner had advocated. This is a carousel with slides. After the meet, Prefontaine went to a party with the Finns, girlfriend Nancy Alleman, marathoner Frank Shorter, and others. Prefontaine was carving out a reputation as the most intimidating of competitors: the one who talked a big game and delivered on it. They were given a brief explanation of what police found at the site. Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine. While running for the Oregon Track Club, Prefontaine set American records in every race from 2,000 to 10,000 meters. Several people in Eugene had told me that he had left town and moved to Seattle years ago. You dont eat. There had been a fatal accident up on Skyline Boulevard, a typically calm residential part of town. But for others, the branding is a reminder of the way he ran. Prefontaine's career, alongside those of Jim Ryun, Frank Shorter, and Bill Rodgers, generated considerable media coverage, which helped inspire the 1970s "running boom. ). This is the website for The Art of Running: The Steve Prefontaine Story, a graphic novel about the Legendary US runner Steve Prefontaine. He rapidly dressed and went into the street to see if he could locate the accident. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He maintains the posture and alertness of an ex-cop, but that is blended with the folksiness and humor of a man youd want to buy a home from. A streetlight about 100 feet away from the wreckage illuminated the scene. Blake's mothers report that their trip, which included the Prefontaine Classic, was deeply comforting for their son. [10], Prefontaine wanted to stay in-state for college[16] and attend the University of Oregon. I didnt realize it was Steve, Arne Alvarado said. [11][16] Bowerman stated that he did not recruit Prefontaine differently from anyone else. [2][3] He competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics,[4] and was preparing for the 1976 Olympics with the Oregon Track Club at the time of his death in 1975. Then, Alvarado said, he saw Prefontaine abruptly turn to the left to avoid the headlights of an oncoming vehicle. 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