Nike Oregon Project coach Alberto Salazar and Olympic silver medalist Galen Rupp responded to doping allegations on Monday by issuing statements.



The allegations were contained in stories on the U.S. website ProPublica and the BBC website, and in a documentary aired Wednesday in Britain by the BBC.

Salazar's statement reads:

"I believe in a clean sport and hard work, and so do my athletes. Apparently that is not interesting enough for some. I am very disappointed that the BBC and ProPublica and their 'reporters' have allowed themselves to be used by individuals with agendas and have engaged in such inaccurate and unfounded journalism. Rather than present the facts, they opted for sensationalism and innuendo. It is particularly sad that they have attacked Galen and his excellent reputation, which he has earned through years of hard work."

Rupp's statement reads:

"I am very disappointed in the BBC and ProPublica. I am dedicated to clean sport and have worked extremely hard for every accomplishment in my running career. 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. That is inexcusable, irresponsible journalism."

-- Ken Goe

kgoe@oregonian.com

503-221-8040 | @KenGoe