Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Permanent ban involving sexual-misconduct findings
A subsequent disciplinary process resulted in a lifetime ban for Salazar following findings concerning sexual misconduct involving athletes.
2019
USADA sanctions Alberto Salazar
USADA imposed a four-year ban after finding violations involving testosterone trafficking, prohibited L-carnitine administration, and attempted tampering with doping controls. The sanction became the immediate institutional crisis preceding the project's closure.
2019
Mary Cain's athlete-welfare allegations
Mary Cain alleged that Salazar subjected her to emotional and physical mistreatment, weight shaming, and pressure involving illegal diuretics. Salazar denied most allegations, while Nike disputed elements of Cain's account.