The data hit like a bomb. Salazar, who trained including legendary Mo Farah between 2011-2017, is suspended for doping crimes. The 61-year-old must have provided active testosterone and manipulated doping tests. The accreditation was taken from Salazar when the verdict became known.
Two of the finalists in today's 800 meters, Donavan Brazier and Clayton Murphy, are trained by him. Another is Sifan Hassan, who won gold at 10,000 meters the day before.
- I'm shocked at the verdict, especially as I prepare for my next race in the World Cup. I want to stress that the investigation focuses on a time before I joined the Oregon project and therefore it has no connection with me. I knew about the ongoing investigation when I joined and I have always had a free conscience. I'm sorry that the timing is causing my World Cup to be disrupted, but I will focus all my energy on my next race and my performance at 1500 meters, she says.