Knight, 86, born and raised in Portland, co-founded Nike in 1964 with Bill Bowerman, his former track and field coach at the University of Oregon in Eugene. The company started out selling ...

It is also referred to as the Emerald City, and Track Town, USA." Nike had its beginnings in Eugene. The annual non-profit Oregon Country Fair takes place in nearby Veneta and is a large event for ...

She’s one of the most accomplished runners in Oregon State history ... signed a professional deal with Nike and has joined the Bowerman Track Club in Eugene. Mitchell will be coached by Ducks ...