Which athlete signed Nike's first major endorsement deal in 1972, helping to establish the brand in the running world?

Nike has become synonymous with athlete endorsements, transforming sports marketing forever. But before Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, or LeBron James, there was one pioneering athlete who first put Nike on the map with a groundbreaking endorsement deal that changed sports marketing history. Test your knowledge about this pivotal moment in sports business that helped launch one of the world's most recognizable brands.

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Steve Prefontaine
Jim Ryun
Frank Shorter
Bill Rodgers