Nike vs. Adidas

Headquarters:

Nike -> Beaverton, Oregon, United States
Adiddas -> Herzogenaurach, Germany


Founders:

Nike
Originally company was named Blue Ribbon Sports and was founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight.
Bill Bowerman was American track and field coach. During his career he trained many athletes including 31 Olympic athletes.
He was also in military earning Silver Star and four Bronze Stars for his service during WW2.
Phil Knight is American businessman and philanthropist.

Adiddas
Adidas formerly known as Dassler Schuhfabrik was founded by Adolf Dassler.
Adolf Dassler was member of Nazi Party, later imprisoned but freed by US troops. He had brother Rudolf Dassler who was founder of Puma.


Employees:

~70 000 employees worldwide by Nike and ~60 000 by Adidas


Most paid athlete:

Nike -> Tiger Woods
Adiddas -> Lionel Messi


Famous slogan:

Nike -> "Just do it."
Adiddas -> "Impossible is Nothing"


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