The grey rhebok is a type of antelope native to southern Africa. The shoe company Reebok, founded in 1958, was named after the Dutch spelling of the animal's name. The founders, brothers Joe and Jeff Foster, named the company after their favourite animal in a South African dictionary won by Joe as a child.

Reebok primarily sold running shoes but broadened their horizons to encompass fitness fads. In the 1980s, customers demanded footwear for aerobics and tennis. Reebok was popular for being reasonably priced, but they were fashionable too. Many people purchased Reebok shoes for casual wear as well as sports. By 1988, Reebok's sales topped $1.8 billion, and controlled 26.7 percent of the athletic footwear market.

Throughout the rest of the 20th century and into the 21st century, sales steadily dipped as they competed with brands such as Nike. Nonetheless, it remains a forerunner in athletic footwear and also sells sport clothing.

The grey rhebok is a medium-sized species of antelope with a long neck and narrow ears. Its coat comes in various shades of grey. The males are recognised by their horns, which are straight and grow to around 15-25 cm (6-10 in).

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