Marathon record holder Chepngetich given three-year ban
Summary
Ruth Chepngetich, a world record holder in women's marathon, received a three-year ban after admitting to breaking anti-doping rules by testing positive for a banned substance. Her past achievements, including a world record in 2024, remain valid, but investigations into potentially intentional doping continue.Key Facts
- Ruth Chepngetich holds the women's marathon world record with a time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 56 seconds set in Chicago in 2024.
- She was banned for three years due to a positive test for Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), a banned masking agent.
- Her suspension started on April 19, and her results and prizes since March 14 are invalidated.
- The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) is investigating evidence suggesting the doping might have been intentional.
- Chepngetich initially could not explain the positive test, later claiming she took her housemaid's medication by mistake.
- HCTZ levels in her urine were significantly higher than the minimal reporting threshold.
- The AIU had doubts about the validity of Chepngetich's explanation.
- The AIU reduced the ban from four to three years as she admitted to violations early.
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