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Born from the passion of a young athlete and his visionary coach, Nike has transformed from a small running shoe distributor into the world's leading sportswear empire.
In 1964, University of Oregon track athlete Phil KnightBill BowermanBlue Ribbon Sports. Operating from Knight's car trunk, they initially distributed Japanese shoes before developing their own footwear innovations.
The pivotal moment came in 1971Carolyn Davidson
Nike's breakthrough innovation came in 1979
The company's meteoric rise accelerated with the 1984 signing of NBA rookie Michael Jordan, launching the revolutionary Air Jordan line that blurred boundaries between sports performance and street fashion.
Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Nike now operates as the undisputed leader
More than just a sportswear brand, Nike has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing music, fashion and social movements while maintaining its core mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.