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John Capriotti

John Capriotti

September 23, 2020

Podcast with Russian Doping Whistleblowers Yuliya and Vitaly Stepanov + John Capriotti Out at Nike

Russian Doping Whistleblowers Yuliya and Vitaly Stepanov are our special guests to talk about their decision to turn on the Russian doping machine. Plus John Capriotti is out at Nike and we look at the final Diamond League meets.

September 21, 2020

John Capriotti - "The Most Powerful Man in Track" - Is Stepping Down at Nike; What Does It Mean for the Sport?

Is the departure of the cutthroat Capriotti good or bad for the sport? Some say it's a great thing as he repeatedly worked with those accused and convicted of doping while others are fearful it might be a sign that Nike is no longer fully committed to track and field. Will his successor continue to support track & field at the same level? *MB: Oregonlive.com: Nike’s track and field overlord John Capriotti eyes consulting role in post-Nike future
June 04, 2016

New Court Filings Reveal What the Nike vs. Boris Berian Lawsuit Is Really About - The 'Dreaded' Reduction Clause

New court filings reveal that when Nike agreed to match the New Balance's offer to Boris Berian they then sent him a contract that included reduction clauses whereas the New Balance offer sheet did not mention them. Nike justified this by saying the clauses are "standard in track and field endorsement contracts."
August 13, 2015

John Capriotti, Nike Global Director of Athletics, Threatened To Kill Brooks Beasts Head Coach and Former Nike Employee Danny Mackey At 2015 USAs According to Police Report

At USAs, it was stated that people had been threatened at the meet but the details were missing - until now. LetsRun.com has obtained a police report stating that Nike's John Capriotti threatened the life of the Brooks Beasts' Danny Mackey. Witnesses interviewed by LetsRun.com support Mackey's claim.