On what date did the Nike Oregon Project fold?

The Nike Oregon Project folded on October 10, 2019. Nike announced that it was winding down the elite distance-running group after coach Alberto Salazar received a four-year ban from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.

Founded in 2001, the project was created to develop top distance runners at Nike's Beaverton, Oregon, headquarters. Its athletes included Galen Rupp, Mo Farah, Sifan Hassan, Jordan Hasay, and Mary Cain, making it one of the most prominent training groups in modern athletics.

The date can cause confusion because many reports were published on October 11, 2019, after Nike's announcement became public. The closure itself was announced the previous day, October 10. Nike said the controversy surrounding Salazar was distracting athletes and interfering with their training and competition needs.

The project’s end did not mean every athlete immediately stopped competing for Nike. The company said it would help athletes find alternative coaches and training arrangements.