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This saddens me. Not the ban itself if he deserves it for his nefarious activity. But I’ve always been a fan of his, since he is my age and grew up literally one town over. I knew him when he was a high school track star, and of course winning that great ‘82 Boston marathon.
Nike is supporting Salazar in the wake of the USADA decision:“Today’s decision has nothing to do with administering banned substances to any Oregon Project athlete. As the panel noted, they were struck by the amount of care Alberto took to ensure he was complying with the World Anti-Doping Code. “We support Alberto in his decision to appeal and wish him the full measure of due process that the rules require. Nike does not condone the use of banned substances in any manner.”
The agency’s report has also revealed a shocking aspect of Salazar’s scheme: he kept Nike’s top brass updated on his doping experiments.***Never underestimate a rich person’s ability to commit evidence of crimes and malfeasance to email.
... others (like Jordan Hasay) are saying that he's a good guy.
Her braids are wound too tight, and it's affecting her judgement
It's interesting to see the split with athletes who are rejoicing and calling for his head vs. those who are all ''OMGSOSADFORHIM!!". Pretty easy to tell what their shoe of choice is
The women's 1500 m final should be one of the most interesting and competitive races of these championships. Hassan (NOP/Salazar connections aside) is the prohibitive favorite, and it's hard to see if anyone beats her unless she trips/gets boxed in/has had a bad week because of all the controversy. She can close better than anyone off off a fast or slow pace. Next best at a big kick is USA's Shelby Houlihan. Ethiopia's Tsegay ran crazy-weird taking such a big lead in that semi, and she might have tired legs. Kipyegon from Kenya is dangerous and will be in the mix. Britain's Muir is an aggressive runner, but that often bites her back in the stretch, plus she's been hurt over this summer and her fitness level through all three rounds could come into play. Simpson is probably the best tactician in the world, men or women (Matt Centrowitz is also very good in championship finals). She has a way of being in the right place at the right time. My guess Hassan, Houlihan, Simpson in that order. But any one of the others could take Silver or Bronze from the Americans.
Ironman Triathlete Andrew Starykowicz lays out an awesome metaphorhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-BoR3VpvZE&t=13m48s
He's kind of off base there. I don't an anemic athlete can get a TUE for EPO. Also you don't need a TUE for an asthma inhaler if it's used within limits (which seem ridiculously high, at 24 puffs a day).
Huh. No idea where they came up with that level of organized misinformation/smear campaign
I like his metaphor about the lawn though"Even if you stop putting chemicals on the lawn for 4 months, 6 months, a year, or more, it's still going to be greener than lawn next door where the guy who only watered & weeded"
Adam Goucher said this on that podcast interview.
https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/26/alberto-salazar-permanently-ineligible-safesport-investigation-sexual-emotional-misconduct LIFELIFELIFE!!!!Letsrun goes home devastated!