Alberto Salazar

Alberto Salazar is a former long-distance runner from the United States, known for his achievements in the 1980s, including winning the New York City Marathon three times. He became a prominent coach after his running career, particularly for elite athletes. Salazar was involved in a scandal surrounding doping allegations, which led to a high-profile investigation. In 2021, he received a four-year ban from athletics for violations related to performance-enhancing substances. His career has sparked discussions about ethics in sports, coaching practices, and the pressures faced by competitive athletes.