Sunday, July 13, 2008

Nike LDV for Salazar -1981

Alberto Salazar is known throughout the world as the charismatic runner who won three consecutive New York City Marathons in the early 80's. Born in Havana, Cuba in 1958, his parents and siblings left the island for Miami and eventually moved north to Manchester, Connecticut and then to Wayland, Massachusetts where he competed in track and field in high school.

Salazar travelled the world Nike for running. He conducted running clinics for children and young adults throughout the country. Salazar and his wife, Molly, have three children and reside in Oregon.

Nike's LDV Vintage has (VNTG) range is a tribute to Salazar.








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