Nike and Alberto Salazar settle multimillion-dollar abuse lawsuit with Mary Cain

14 articles · Updated · NPR · Apr 28

The 2023 settlement followed Cain's allegations of emotional and physical abuse during her time in the Nike Oregon Project, led by Salazar.
Cain, a former prodigy, details in her new memoir how severe dietary restrictions and pressure led to serious health issues and mental distress.
The Nike Oregon Project was shut down in 2019 after Salazar was sanctioned for doping violations and later banned for life amid further allegations. Cain continues to advocate for athlete well-being.

After a $20 million settlement, what has Nike done to prevent another Mary Cain story?

How are sports institutions dismantling the 'win-at-all-costs' culture that broke Mary Cain?

How is Mary Cain turning her traumatic past into a mission to protect future athletes?

Mary Cain's ordeal revealed RED-S. Why is this health crisis still so common in women's sports?

Are teen athletes in elite programs employees? What legal rights protect them from abuse?

When a team psychologist dismisses suicidal thoughts, who is supposed to protect the athlete?