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During which decade did Prefontaine's media coverage help inspire a running boom?

  • 1960s

  • 1980s

  • 1990s

  • 1970s

Answer

The 1970s saw the running boom, in which the popularity of running increased dramatically. This boom was inspired in part by the media coverage of Steve Prefontaine, an American track and field athlete who won multiple national and Olympic medals in the 1970s. Prefontaine was a charismatic and inspirational figure who was known for his aggressive running style and his determination to win.
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