World Athletics Suspension: What Emmanuel Kiprop Kipruto Must Do to Be Cleared to Compete Again

World Athletics has suspended Kenyan distance runner Emmanuel Kiprop Kipruto from all athletics competitions with immediate effect.

The suspension will remain in force until he meets specific conditions set by the organisation’s Athletes’ Representatives Panel.

The suspension was announced by World Athletics on Friday, December 19, 2025, after Kipruto failed to comply with an order issued by the Athletes’ Representatives Panel, which handles disputes under the Athletes’ Representatives Rules.

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“The suspension arises from Kipruto’s non-compliance with an order issued by the Panel following a dispute lodged against him under the Athletes’ Representatives Rules,” World Athletics stated on its website.

“The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in force until Kipruto complies fully with the Panel’s order.”

The Panel directed Emmanuel Kiprop Kipruto to submit copies of all contract documents related to his engagement with a Japanese athletics club. He must also provide a full breakdown of all earnings received from that employment.

Additionally, Emmanuel Kiprop Kipruto has been ordered to repay expenses that were paid on his behalf by his athlete representative, with a specific deadline set for the repayment.

World Athletics confirmed that the suspension will remain active until both conditions are fully met. If Kipruto fails to repay the expenses by the stipulated deadline, he will face an automatic suspension even if the required documents are submitted.

The suspension means Kipruto is barred from competing in any athletics events organised under World Athletics regulations until the matter is resolved.

Emmanuel Kiprop Kipruto has competed across multiple distance events. His personal best in the 1500 meters is 3 minutes 38.38 seconds, recorded in Nairobi on January 5, 2024.

In the 5000m, he posted a time of 13 minutes 6.71 seconds in Nobeoka on May 4, 2025. His 10,000 meters personal best stands at 27 minutes 29.10 seconds, achieved in Hachioji on November 23, 2024.

He has also featured in road races, clocking 28 minutes 41 seconds for the 10 kilometres in Guadalajara on August 13, 2023.

World Athletics has indicated that the suspension will only be lifted once full compliance is confirmed.

“World Athletics notes that the suspension will be lifted only upon confirmation that the requirements set out in the Panel’s decision have been satisfied in full,” the World Athletics statement said.

No further details regarding the original dispute or the amount of expenses owed have been disclosed.