Summary
Albert Korir, a Kenyan marathon runner and former winner of the New York Marathon, received a five-year ban for doping. He tested positive for a banned substance called CERA in October 2025. His results since October are now void, and his ban will end in January 2031.
Key Facts
- Albert Korir admitted to doping and has been banned for five years.
- He tested positive for CERA, a modern form of EPO, which is a blood-boosting substance.
- Korir's positive tests occurred during three out-of-competition tests in October 2025.
- All his results from October 2025 have been disqualified, including a third-place finish in the New York marathon last year.
- The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced that his ban will end on January 7, 2031.
- Korir received a one-year reduction in his ban for admitting to using the substance.
- Korir had previously been a runner-up in the New York marathon in 2019 and 2023 and won the race in 2021.
