Athletics Kenya has opened an investigation into the allegations that Kenyan athletes dope in open following an expose that some syringes were found in training areas in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet county. In a press release, the federation said that they have noted with concern the images of syringes purported to have been taken in Iten […]
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Mathew Kisorio should be anti-doping crusader- Bungei
Former Olympic Games 800m champion Wilfred Bugei has termed the recent doping menace in the country as total corruption and daytime robbery. But Bungei respects what Mathew Kisorio did after accepting that he doped, becoming the first kenyan runner to stop leaving in denial. According to Bungei, Kisorio should be rewarded and honoured by offering […]
Misery as Jemima Sumgong is handed eight more years ban
Olympic marathon champion Jemima Sumgong will serve a record eight years following her ban for use of Erythropoietin (EPO) The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) extended the 2016 Olympic marathon champion Sumgong doping ban after presenting “fake evidence” during her appeal. In a statement from IAAF’s Athletes Integrity Unit (AIU) indicated that Sumgong, who […]
Lucy Kabuu handed two years ban for doping
Two time Commonwealth games 10,000m champion Lucy Kabuu has been banned for two years from any competition after she was found guilty for violating anti-doping rules after testing positive for Morphine. On Monday evening, the IAAF Disciplinary Tribunal slapped the marathoner with two years after she tested positive for Morphine which is classified as a […]
Cooperates making a kill at marathon viewing spots
Many cooperates are taking over athletics events viewership in mad athletics region of North Rift, taking each gathering with concern to sell their services to the people.
Boston marathon: cheers, murmur as Kenyans lose their titles
Athletes gathered in Kapsabet recorded mixed reactions as Kenyan runners surrendered their title to Japanese and American citizens in today’s Boston marathon ran in the United States of America.
Anti Doping: Jemimah Sumgong banned for four years
Reigning Olympic marathon champion Jemimah Jelegat Sumgom has been handed a four year ban from competition by Anti Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK).