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Kara Goucher: ‘People have been threatened’ at U.S. Championships

Two-time U.S. Olympian Kara Goucher said “people have been threatened” at the U.S. Track and Field Championships, 25 days after Goucher and others were sources in reports accusing Nike Oregon Project head coach Alberto Salazar of violating medical and anti-doping rules.

“People have been threatened at this meet; I hope they come forward,” Goucher told media after finishing 18th in the 5000m at the U.S. Championships in Eugene, Ore., on Sunday, failing to make the World Championships team. “I want my son to be able to believe in the sport and the system.