ATHLETICS

Kenyan-born Kazakhstani suspended for doping

Abigael Wafula 18:45 - 07 April 2023

Norah Jeruto, gold medallist 3000m steeple chase.during the World Athletics Championships on July 20, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon

She was a gold medallist in the 3000m steeple chase during the 2022 World Athletics Championships.

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Kenyan-born Kazakhstani Norah Jeruto for the use of a prohibited substance ABP.

The suspension comes two days after another Kenyan, Elgay Nalyanya was slapped with an eight-year ban for the use of a Prohibited Substance (19-norandrosterone), the use of a Prohibited Substance (Nandrolone or Nandrolone precursors) and tampering with the doping control.

Eglay Nafuna Nalyanya of Kenya runs the 800M Women s Final at Stade Olympique Pontaise on August 26, 2021 in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Jeruto will not be allowed to participate in any event going forward as her case is being investigated.

She will know her fate after a final decision is made at a hearing conducted by the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct.