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   William Jay Bowerman (February 19, 1911 – December 24, 1999) was an American track and field coach and co-founder of Nike, Inc. [1] Over his career, he trained 31 Olympic athletes, 51 All-Americans, 12 American record-holders, 22 NCAA champions and 16 sub- 4 minute milers. [2]

   • Children: Jon Bowerman, William J. "Jay" Bowerman, Jr., Thomas Bowerman
   • Parent: Jay Bowerman

   • Alma mater: University of Oregon

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   Bill Bowerman | Leadership and Legacy – Athletics and the University of Oregon. Born: February 19, 1911. Died: December 24, 1999. Coaching Years: 1948-1972. Shaping a Leader. Bill Bowerman strived to test the boundaries, once saying, “If there are limits to what we can do, I don’t know what they are.”

3. runnerslab.com › bill-bowerman-legacy-nikeBill Bowerman: The Legacy of Nike's Co-Founder (Key Facts)

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   Apr 12, 2022 · Bill Bowerman with an Oregon track athlete circa 1969 © news.nike.com. Bill Bowerman had stellar success as a head track coach at the University of Oregon. His Oregon runners took home four NCAA national titles, 24 individual titles, and 16 Top 10 NCAA finishes.

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   Who was Bill Bowerman?

   • TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Bill Bowerman, a renowned track coach at the University of Oregon who spawned a revolution in athletic footwear and America's jogging boom while helping build a worldwide marketing powerhouse as the co-founder of Nike, died Friday at a retirement home in Fossil, Ore.

   Bill Bowerman, 88, Nike Co-Founder, Dies - The New York Times

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   What does Bill Bowerman do for Nike?

   • Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman's quest to create footwear to improve athlete performance is a driving force for Nike's ever-evolving approach to product innovation. Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman's quest to create footwear to improve athlete performance is a driving force for Nike's ever-evolving approach to product innovation.

   Bill Bowerman: Nike’s Original Innovator - NIKE, Inc

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   Who is the Bowerman & why is he so famous?

   • As co-founder of Nike, his name is a synonym for curiosity and innovation. The US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association awards “The Bowerman” to the most outstanding collegiate male and female track and field athlete each year. Winners include Galen Rupp and Jenny Barringer.

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   What did Bill Bowerman do for Eugene?

   • Bill Bowerman did as much for the Eugene community as he did for his track and field athletes. He launched community-wide track meets for all age levels and was instrumental in bringing the Pan Am Games and NCAA championships to Hayward Field.

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5. about.nike.com › en › storiesBill Bowerman: Nike’s Original Innovator - NIKE, Inc.

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   Bill Bowerman: Nike’s Original Innovator. Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman's quest to create footwear to improve athlete performance is a driving force for Nike's ever-evolving approach to product innovation.

6. www.nytimes.com › 1999/12/27 › sportsBill Bowerman, 88, Nike Co-Founder, Dies - The New York Times

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   Dec 27, 1999 · Bill Bowerman, a renowned track coach at the University of Oregon who spawned a revolution in athletic footwear and America's jogging boom while helping build a worldwide marketing powerhouse...

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8. about.nike.com › en-GB › storiesBill Bowerman: Nike's original innovator — NIKE, Inc.

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   21 March 2024. In the late 1950s, veteran athletics coach Bill Bowerman was dissatisfied with available running spikes, which were made from weighty leather and metal. As a result, he became obsessed with shaving weight off the shoes to help runners slash seconds off their times. His quest wound up redefining athletic footwear.

9. www.nytimes.com › 1999/12/26 › sportsBill Bowerman, 88, Nike Co-Founder, Dies - The New York Times

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   Dec 26, 1999 · Bill Bowerman, a renowned track coach at the University of Oregon who spawned a revolution in athletic footwear and helped build a worldwide marketing powerhouse as the co-founder of Nike in...