UKAD to assist in link to Salazar probe

UK Anti-Doping will assist with any investigation that is launched into athletes who worked with the banned coach Alberto Salazar.

The 61-year-old American, who coached British four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah between 2011 and 2017, has been banned for four years for violations of doping regulations after a fouryear probe by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Sir Craig Reedie said on Monday that his organisation would “look at” whether there was any evidence which would prompt an investigation into the athletes Salazar worked

“We will work with Wada if there is any evidence”

with at the Nike Oregon Project.

And now UKAD chief executive Nicole Sapstead says her organisation will assist if WADA requires it to do so.

Sapstead said in a statement: “We have been working with Usada on their investigation into the Nike Oregon Project and will work with Wada on their investigation if there is any evidence that relates to athletes or athlete support personnel under our jurisdiction.

“We are reviewing the decision regarding Alberto Salazar to determine if there is any action we may wish to take as a national antidoping organisation

The Nike Oregon Project opened in 2001 but was closed down last month following the imposition of the ban on Salazar.

Sir Mo Farah has never failed a drugs test and has always strenuously denied breaking any antidoping regulations.