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Bill Bowerman

American runner, track and field coach, and businessman (1911-1999) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 88

William Jay Bowerman was an American track and field coach and co-founder of Nike. Over his career, he trained 31 Olympic athletes, 51 All-Americans, 12 American record-holders, 22 NCAA champions and 16 sub-4 minute milers.

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National Inventors Hall of Fame2014
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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1999 · aged 88