Marathon world record-holder Chepngetich suspended for positive doping test
Summary
Ruth Chepngetich, a world record-holder in women's marathon running, has been temporarily suspended due to a positive doping test. She tested positive for a banned diuretic in March and is cooperating with the investigation.Key Facts
- Ruth Chepngetich holds the women's marathon world record.
- She has been provisionally suspended for testing positive for a banned substance in March.
- The banned substance is a diuretic called hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), which can hide the use of other performance-enhancing drugs.
- The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) is investigating the case.
- Chepngetich has opted for a voluntary suspension during the investigation.
- She set the marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon in October last year.
- She won the marathon at the 2019 World Championships in Qatar.
- There is no set timeline for the completion of her disciplinary case.
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