Nike Running History

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Question 1

Under what original corporate name did track coach Bill Bowerman and runner Phil Knight establish Nike in 1964?

Question 2

What household kitchen appliance did Bill Bowerman famously ruin in 1971 to invent the revolutionary traction sole for running shoes?

Question 3

Who suggested the brand name 'Nike' in 1971 after dreaming of the winged Greek goddess of victory?

Question 4

How much was Portland State graphic design student Carolyn Davidson paid in 1971 to design the iconic Nike 'Swoosh' logo?

Question 5

Which charismatic University of Oregon distance runner became Nike's first premier endorsed track athlete before his tragic 1975 death?

Question 6

Which aerospace engineer brought the concept of pressurized gas-cushioned soles to Nike, inventing Nike Air in the 1978 Tailwind?

Question 7

What elite long-distance training group in Beaverton, Oregon was founded by Nike in 2001 under head coach Alberto Salazar?

Question 8

At which Italian auto racing circuit did Nike stage its historic 'Breaking2' marathon exhibition in May 2017?

Question 9

What revolutionary lightweight, highly resilient polyether block amide foam powers Nike's modern super-shoes like the Vaporfly?

Question 10

Which iconic, durable everyday trainer—introduced by Nike in 1983—has become the best-selling running shoe model in athletic history?

Under what original corporate name did track coach Bill Bowerman and runner Phil Knight establish Nike in 1964?