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What happened to Nike’s Oregon Project?

Running has been at the forefront of Nike for decades. In 2001, Nike established the Oregon Project based in Beaverton, Oregon. Headed by Coach Alberto Salazar, Oregon Project recruited the top US and foreign middle and long distance runners. Athletes like Mo Farrah (pictured) and Galen Rupp added a collection of records and championships to Nike’s name. However, in October 2019 the program was shut down by Nike.  On October 1st, Alberto Salazar received a four year ban from the United States Anti Doping Agency. Following that, CEO of Nike, Mark Parker, announced the closing of the Oregon Project on October 10th. Nike then had to help the athlete find alternative training programs. However, Nike’s woes regarding the situation are far from over. According to ESPN  “Nike is investigating allegations by former middle-distance runner Mary Cain that she suffered physical and mental abuse as a member of the Nike Oregon Project.”  Cain, like many other female athletes, got caught u