British distance legend Mo Farah has joined a growing list of high-profile athletes to part ways with controversial track coach Alberto Salazar. ​"I'm not leaving the Nike Oregon Project and Alberto Salazar because of the doping allegations [against Salazar]," Farah, who will continue as a Nike-sponsored athlete, told the newspaper. Under his direction, the 34-year-old Farah won Olympic gold in the 5,000 and 10,000 in 2012 and 2016. Others who have left Salazar include:Former U.S. high school star track athlete Mary Cain left Salazar last October after her performances continued to lag behind expectations. "He has an in-depth understanding of what is needed to achieve real results at marathon distance."

Source: CBC News October 31, 2017 18:27 UTC