Rhonex Kipruto Doping Ban: Kenya’s Rhonex Kipruto has been provisionally suspended for an anti-doping violation. The 23-year old, who is the World record holder for 10km has been charged with “use of a prohibited Substance/Method by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). Kipruto’ shuspension comes a day after another Kenyan Nicholas Mborota Kosembei’s suspension for a similar reason. Follow Sports News and LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Kenya’s World 10km record-holder Rhonex Kipruto suspended for anti-doping violation
According to the Athletics Integrity Unit, Kipruto has been found to have biological irregularities (ABP), due to suspicious blood readings. The ABP refers to the Athlete Biological Passport, which shows discrepancies that can reveal the effects of doping.
The AIU added that a notice of the charge has been issued to the runner. The time period for which the athlete has been suspended is not known yet. AIU states that “A provisional suspension is when an Athlete or other person is suspended temporarily from participating in any competition or activity in Athletics. This is prior to a final decision at a hearing conducted under the World Athletics Anti-doping Rules or the Integrity Code of Conduct.”
Kipruto set the World record in 10km by clocking 26:24 in Valencia in January 2020. He also won the bronze medal in 10,000m at the 2019 World Championships. He also won the World Under-20 10,000m title back in 2018.
He was all set to participate in the upcoming 15th World 10K event in Bengaluru. The event is scheduled to be conducted on 21st May 2023, Sunday.
Kenya’s World 10km record-holder Rhonex Kipruto suspended for anti-doping violation
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