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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 23, 2025
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Women’s World Marathon Record Holder Ruth Chepng’etich Banned From Athletics
Chepng’etich holds the world record of with a time of 2:11:53 set during the Chicago Marathon in 2024...
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World marathon record-holder Ruth Chepng’etich has been banned from athletics for three years after admitting to anti-doping rule violations, as confirmed by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). The ban follows a positive test for the banned diuretic Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) from a sample collected on March 14.
- Ruth Chepng’etich received a three-year ban for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV).
- She admitted to the presence and use of Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), a diuretic used to mask other prohibited substances.
- Investigations by the AIU included evidence from her mobile phone, which raised suspicions of intentional use.
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