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  Nike, known as Blue Ribbon Sports back then make a deal with a Japanese shoe manufacturer to allow them to distribute their Tiger shoes in the Western United States.
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  Blue Ribbon Sport's name is changed to 'Nike' and a student at Portland State university designs the swoosh logo.
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  The Moon Shoes are released for athletes competing in the Oregon Trials
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  The first running shoe with Nike Air is released and so is the first clothing line.
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  Michael Johnson's famous gold spikes weighing only 85 grams helped him win the 200m and 400m gold at the 1996 Olympic Games.
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  Nike releases the Nike Shox.
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  The Nike Free launches providing runners with footwear that emulates the leg-strengthening benefits of barefoot running.
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  The Nike Air Max are released again, the best selling shoe Nike has ever made.