An emotional Sifan Hassan defended herself after winning 1500m World Championship gold, saying she is a clean athlete despite her coach being banned for doping violations.
Alberto Salazar, who has been Hassan’s coach since 2016, was given a four-year ban earlier this week.
The Dutchwoman previously won the 10,000m title in Doha and set a championship record to win the 1500m.
Salazar, who runs the Nike Oregon Project, has denied any wrongdoing.
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