The stories contain allegations that Salazar encouraged the use of thyroid and asthma medications to enhance performance. Neither Rupp, one of the most drug-tested athletes in track & field, nor any member of the Oregon Project ever has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. The massage therapist said Salazar told him the medication was for his personal use because of a heart problem. Stiner alleged that he found testosterone medication in Salazar's condo in Park City, Utah, several years ago while the Oregon Project was training at altitude. Prednisone is sometimes used to treat asthma. Magness said that while working for the Oregon Project he came across records that documented Rupp's use of testosterone medication and prednisone that dated to Rupp's time at Central Catholic.
Kara Goucher won the bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the 2007 World Outdoor Championships.
They enjoyed some of their best professional seasons under Salazar's tutelage. The Gouchers trained as part of the Oregon Project between 20. Both he and Salazar said at the time that his departure was a mutual decision.
Magness worked for the Oregon Project for about 18 months. The four who went on the record are former Oregon Project assistant Steve Magness, husband-and-wife distance runners Adam Goucher and Kara Goucher, and massage therapist John Stiner. Rupp's statement, in part, reads: 'I expressly told these reporters that these allegations were not true and their sources admit they have no evidence, yet they print 'suspicions' attacking me and sullying my reputation." The stories allege at least seven athletes or staff members who have been part of the Oregon Project have gone to the U.S.
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