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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bill_BowermanBill Bowerman - Wikipedia

    Bill Bowerman - Wikipedia. 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]

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

    Apr 12, 2022 · 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. In addition, his track and field teams included 64 All-Americans, 38 conference champions, and 33 Olympians.

  4. sportshistory.uoregon.edu › famous-coaches › bill-bowermanBill Bowerman | Leadership and Legacy - University of Oregon

    Learn about Bill Bowerman, the legendary track and field coach who founded Nike and shaped Eugene's sports culture. Explore his achievements, innovations, and fun facts from his 24-year tenure at the University of Oregon.

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

    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...

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

    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.

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

    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...

  9. oregonquarterly.uoregon.edu › solitary-genius-who-sparkedThe Solitary Genius Who Sparked a Global Revolution

    Apr 12, 2023 · Learn how Bill Bowerman, legendary UO track coach, sparked a global running boom and a stream of innovations in footwear and performance. Explore his legacy at Hayward Field, Nike, and other sites in Eugene.