Question

When was the company Nike founded?

Answer 1

Nike was founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. The company was originally called Blue Ribbon Sports and sold Japanese-made running shoes. It was later renamed Nike and has grown to become one of the world's leading sports apparel and footwear companies.

Answer 2

Nike, Inc. was founded on January 25 1964, under the name "Blue Ribbon Sports", by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. The company was initially a distributor for the Japanese shoe company Onitsuka Tiger (now ASICS), and it sold its first shoes under the Nike brand in 1972.

Answer 3

It was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Bill Bowerman, a track-and-field coach at the University of Oregon, and his former student Phil Knight. They opened their first retail outlet in 1966 and launched the Nike brand shoe in 1972. The company was renamed Nike, Inc., in 1978 and went public two years later.

Answer 4

Nike was founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. The company was originally called Blue Ribbon Sports and sold Japanese-made running shoes.

Answer 5

Nike was founded on January 25, 1964. It was initially called Blue Ribbon Sports and was changed to Nike, Inc. in 1971. It was founded by track and field coach Bill Bowerman and his former student Phil Knight.

Answer 6

Nike was founded on January 25, 1964. It was originally known as Blue Ribbon Sports until it officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971.

Answer 7

Nike is a multinational corporation known for its athletic footwear ,apparel and equipment. It is a leading brand in the sports industry and has a strong presence worldwide. It was founded on January 25 , 1964.

Answer 8

Nike was founded on January 25,1964.

Nike was founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. Bill Bowerman was a track and field coach at the University of Oregon, and Phil Knight was one of his athletes. Together, they established the company, originally known as Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS), with the goal of importing and distributing high-quality athletic shoes from Japan. The company later rebranded as Nike, Inc. in 1971.