Kenyan runner Georgina Rono, who completed third within the 2012 Boston Marathon, was banned for 4 years on Tuesday for evading a doping take a look at.
Rono, who additionally has podium finishes on the Eindhoven and Frankfurt Marathons, was banned till January 25, 2027. All her outcomes from Might 27 had been faraway from the data by a ruling by the Kenya Anti-Doping Company.
Kenyan authorities are grappling with a doping disaster, with greater than 50 athletes from the East African nation presently suspended.
The wide-ranging issues sparked fears of an outright ban for the Kenyan athletics federation late final 12 months, however monitor’s governing physique didn’t meet that strict sanction after the Kenyan authorities gave assurances to dedicate extra funds to its anti-doping effort.
Kenya has gained the second-most Olympic medals behind the USA since 2000, however has had critical issues controlling its athletes.