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Originally published by Kenyanstop
September 29, 2025
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How a 31-Year-Old Kenyan Marathoner Unknowingly Attracted a 5 Year Ban From Athletics
The athlete paid up to Ksh5,000 to a conductor in what proved to be a costly mistake...
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Kenyan marathoner Cornelius Kibet Kiplagat has received a five-year ban from athletics after knowingly injecting himself with prohibited performance-enhancing substances EPO and CERA.
- Kiplagat, 31, admitted to using the substances after being tested on July 29.
- The ban, issued by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), was reduced from six years due to his early admission and cooperation.
- He purchased the substances for Ksh5,000 after reportedly overhearing other athletes discuss their benefits for reducing lactic acid.
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