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Kenyan Josephine Chepkoech provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit
A Kenyan marathon runner has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit over alleged use of prohibited substances.
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Kenyan marathoner Josephine Chepkoech following allegations of doping involving the prohibited substance, testosterone.
In a statement, the AIU said Chepkoech had been served with a Notice of Allegation for violating Article 2.1 and Article 2.2 of its anti-doping regulations.
"The AIU has provisionally suspended Josephine Chepkoech (Kenya) for Presence (Testosterone Metabolites)/Use of a Prohibited Substance (Testosterone)," the AIU confirmed.
Chepkoech, 35, set her personal best marathon time of 2:22:38 in February at the Seville Marathon.
She had made her marathon debut in 2018 at the Nairobi Marathon, dominating the women's race with a winning time of 2:33:11.
Chepkoech's provisional suspension means she cannot participate in any competition until a final decision is reached which could result in an acquittal or a formal ban.
This is part of the AIU's crackdown on prohibited substances in athletics which has seen a rising number of Kenyan athletes penalized.
Notably, former youth world champion Jackline Wambui was also provisionally suspended in February due to a violation involving 19-Norandrosterone and 19-Noretiocholanolone which are also prohibited substances.
She faces a two-year ban pending a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) appeal.
Wambui's achievements include winning gold at the 2017 under-18 world championships and becoming the 2019 African junior champion.
(05/09/2024) Views: 508 ⚡AMPby Festus Chuma
