Which sportswear company did Phil Knight co-found?
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Nike
Nike is today the largest sportswear maker in the world.
💡 Did you know? The name comes from the Greek goddess of victory, Nike.
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How did Knight sell his shoes at first?
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from the boot of his car
He sold Japanese running shoes at track meets.
💡 Did you know? From this grew a global company.
What is Nike’s famous tick-shaped logo called?
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the swoosh
A design student created it for just 35 dollars.
💡 Did you know? Today it is one of the most recognisable logos in the world.
Which famous slogan belongs to Nike?
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„Just Do It“
The line became one of the best-known advertising slogans ever.
💡 Did you know? It stands for motivation and perseverance.
What sporting background did Knight himself have?
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he was a middle-distance runner
His college coach Bill Bowerman became his business partner.
💡 Did you know? Bowerman devised the first Nike soles with a waffle iron.
With which basketball superstar did Nike launch a legendary shoe brand?
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Michael Jordan
The „Air Jordans“ became a cult object.
💡 Did you know? The deal made both Jordan and Nike even richer.
What is Phil Knight’s acclaimed autobiography about founding Nike called?
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Shoe Dog
The book candidly recounts the early, risky years.
💡 Did you know? It is regarded as one of the best founder memoirs.
At which university did Knight run under his later Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman?
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University of Oregon
Bowerman was the track coach there and tinkered with lighter running shoes.
💡 Did you know? The Oregon Ducks still wear eye-catching Nike kits today.
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Which billionaire is shown here?
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Phil Knight
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