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Mary Cain Memoir Exposes Salazar Abuse, Lawsuit Settled

4/29/2026

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Mary Cain, a 29-year-old Stanford medical student, published a memoir exposing alleged abuse by coach Alberto Salazar.
Cain says Salazar recruited her at 16, fixated on her weight, isolated her, and ignored her suicidal thoughts.
In 2023, Salazar and Nike settled Cain’s lawsuit, ending the legal dispute over the alleged abuse.
Cain hopes the book will teach lessons and spur reforms to protect athletes.

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Story summary

Mary Cain, a 29-year-old Stanford medical student, published a memoir exposing alleged abuse by coach Alberto Salazar.
Cain says Salazar recruited her at 16, fixated on her weight, isolated her, and ignored her suicidal thoughts.
In 2023, Salazar and Nike settled Cain’s lawsuit, ending the legal dispute over the alleged abuse.
Cain hopes the book will teach lessons and spur reforms to protect athletes.