The National Distance Running Hall of Fame was established on July 11, 1998, to honor those who have contributed to the sport of distance running.
Johnny Hayes running at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Olympian Billy Mills
Alberto Salazar
Bill Bowerman
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William Jay Bowerman was an American track and field coach and co-founder of Nike, Inc. Over his career, he trained 31 Olympic athletes, 51 All-Americans, 12 American record-holders, 22 NCAA champions and 16 sub-4 minute milers.
Bowerman (left) conversing with Phil Knight and two other members of the Oregon track team in 1958
Nike Waffle Trainer