Character Relationship Map: Without Limits

Characters

• Steve Prefontaine (played by Billy Crudup) — protagonist
• Bill Bowerman (played by Donald Sutherland) — protagonist
• Mary Marckx (played by Monica Potter) — supporting
• Frank Shorter (played by Jeremy Sisto) — supporting
• Roscoe Devine (played by Matthew Lillard) — supporting
• Kenny Moore (played by Billy Burke) — supporting
• Bill Dellinger (played by Dean Norris) — supporting
• Don Kardong (played by Gabriel Olds) — supporting
• Barbara Bowerman (played by Judith Ivey) — supporting
• Bob Peters (played by William Mapother) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Steve Prefontaine → Bob Peters (Social Friend)
• Steve Prefontaine → Don Kardong (Alliance Teammate)
• Steve Prefontaine → Kenny Moore (Social Friend)
• Steve Prefontaine → Bill Dellinger (Professional Assistant Coach)
• Steve Prefontaine → Roscoe Devine (Alliance Teammate)
• Steve Prefontaine → Frank Shorter (Conflict Rival)
• Steve Prefontaine → Mary Marckx (Romantic Interest)
• Steve Prefontaine → Bill Bowerman (Professional Coach)
• Bill Bowerman → Barbara Bowerman (Family Spouse)

Story Analysis

The story of legendary distance runner Steve Prefontaine and his relationship with coach Bill Bowerman

Plot Progression

1. The Rising Star
2. Olympic Dreams
3. Peak Performance
4. Tragic End