“It is beyond an honor”: Serena Williams honored by Nike with a building in her name

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Tennis legend Serena Williams says she is “so grateful” to be honored by Nike, after the sports company unveiled an office building in her name at its world headquarters in Oregon on Wednesday. 

In an Instagram post, Williams described the honor as childhood dream. 

“When I was just a kid I visited the @nike campus and I saw that athletes get buildings! After that visit, I knew I wanted two things; to be a Nike athlete and to have a building,” she said. “it is beyond an honor and giving me chill bumps. I am so grateful to Nike and the Nike team.”

According to Nike, the