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gptkbp:instanceOf
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Person
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gptkbp:almaMater
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gptkb:University_of_Oregon
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gptkbp:associatedWith
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gptkb:University_of_Oregon
gptkb:Phil_Knight
Athletes he coached
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:National_Track_and_Field_Hall_of_Fame
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gptkbp:birthDate
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February 19, 1911
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gptkbp:birthPlace
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gptkb:Portland,_Oregon
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gptkbp:children
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3
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gptkbp:coachingCareer
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gptkb:University_of_Oregon_track_team
Innovative and experimental
Focus on athlete development
1950-1972
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gptkbp:contributedTo
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Sports science
Athletic apparel design
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gptkbp:contribution
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Innovative running shoe designs
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gptkbp:deathDate
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December 24, 1999
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gptkbp:famousQuote
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"If you have a body, you are an athlete."
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:Nike,_Inc.
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gptkbp:hobbies
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Running
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Bill Bowerman
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gptkbp:impact
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Athletic training methods
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gptkbp:influence
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Modern athletic footwear
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Phil_Knight
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gptkbp:influenceOn
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Sports marketing
Running culture
Coaching techniques
Running community
Fitness trends
Running shoe technology
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Athletes worldwide
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gptkbp:inventor
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Cushioning running shoe
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gptkbp:involved
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Track and field community
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gptkbp:involvedIn
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Track and field events
Athletic competitions
Olympic_coaching
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gptkbp:knownFor
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Co-founding_Nike,_Inc.
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gptkbp:legacy
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Sports footwear industry
Impact on sports and fitness culture
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gptkbp:nationality
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American
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gptkbp:nickname
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The_Father_of_Nike
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gptkbp:notablePerson
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Steve Prefontaine
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gptkbp:occupation
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Track and field coach
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gptkbp:philanthropy
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Support for youth sports programs
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gptkbp:philosophy
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Emphasis on performance and comfort
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gptkbp:posthumousRecognition
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gptkb:Nike's_Bowerman_Award
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gptkbp:retirementYear
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1972
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gptkbp:servedIn
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gptkb:U.S._Army
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gptkbp:sport
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Athletics
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Barbara_Bowerman
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